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- The Caning Shoppe
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- Jennifer Cecil Moore
Seen through the eyes of proprietor Bill Fischer, the listener tours The Caning Shoppe, learning about the craft of caning furniture and Fischer’s genuine love for chairs. Meet the shop dog Rose, hear about caning techniques, and learn about the Perkins School for the Blind where Fischer learned to cane in an industrial arts class. As Fischer muses about his 30 years in the caning business, the listener gleans a sense of his great appreciation for the trade and his connection to customers.
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Piece Description
Seen through the eyes of proprietor Bill Fischer, the listener tours The Caning Shoppe, learning about the craft of caning furniture and Fischer’s genuine love for chairs. Meet the shop dog Rose, hear about caning techniques, and learn about the Perkins School for the Blind where Fischer learned to cane in an industrial arts class. As Fischer muses about his 30 years in the caning business, the listener gleans a sense of his great appreciation for the trade and his connection to customers.



