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Piggies Hannelore Hevesy |
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I have a piggy collection. Yes, that's right, the little porker...in all shapes and sizes, from figurines to stuffed, on pictures, coffee mugs and trays, and on tee shirts and magnets. I grew up on a small family farm in Germany and after our horses and horse-trading business were displaced by John Deere and McCormick, my family grew more crops and raised pigs for sale. Our livelihood depended on having a healthy litter of piglets and bringing them to market when ready. |
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Even as a child, I loved all baby animals and was overjoyed when a new birth of piglets was announced. |
 A very small portion of Hannelore's piggy collection | |||
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I volunteered to raise litters of piglets on two occasions. Both times I was successful in raising them to healthy adulthood, but understood that I had to let go and accept the cycle of life as they grew older and went to market. |
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 One of Hannelore's pigs during the exhibit. |
Looking back, I understand how the life on a farm taught me to honor and appreciate all living things that both nourish us and enrich our lives in many ways. The memories are strong, and so are all the times that my family and wonderful friends have presented me with replicas of my beloved piggies, so I have a gathering of them and a little part of what was once home. And the best part is, I don't have to let them go! |
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(Jossie Chavez) Giraffes (Chuck Dintrone) Works by Eudora Welty & Paperweights (Connie Vinita Dowell) Miniature Volkswagen Beetles (Lynn Hawkes) Dolls (Linda Jackson-Coyle) Dolls (Patricia Jones) British Music (Mark Lester) Peanuts Collectibles (Kathi Neal) Toby Mugs (Roberta Niederjohn) Sea Shells (Lyn Olsson) Kinder Toys & Cartoon Maps (Mike Perkins & Anne Turhollow) Native American Baskets & Advertising Tins (Marsha Shea) Collector Pins (Terry Ventura) Corn Husk Dolls (Carole Wilson) |
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Physical exhibit curated by Kathi Neal. Virtual exhibit created by Mana Ghodsian and Marita Johnson under the supervision of Jossie Chavez.
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