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York, Pa., really is the center of the universe, especially when you consider its place in historical events. Local historian June Lloyd looks at how things have converged on our hometown, past and present. Tag cloud
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Tag Archives: John Fisher
John Fisher’s dog thought the bear on the tavern sign was real
My previous post on John Fisher focused on his clocks. Fisher was also quite an artist. As well as pictures, he painted his wood carvings and also flags and trade signs to order. York folk artist Lewis Miller recorded what … Continue reading
Posted in 1790s, 1870s, artists, clockmakers, dogs, Lewis Miller, taverns, Uncategorized, Universal York, York County
Tagged John Fisher, Lewis Miller
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York genius John Fisher, clockmaker and artist
Even in his own time, John Fisher of York was recognized for his extraordinary skills as a clockmaker and artist. His clocks were not just your ordinary eight day tall case clocks of the late eighteenth century. He created musical … Continue reading
Posted in 1790s, artists, clockmakers, Lewis Miller, Uncategorized, Universal York, York County
Tagged John Fisher
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