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Benjamin (Benny) D. Snyder, 60, is a miniatures maker, woodcarver, and poultry farmer living at The Folly farm outside of Shepherdstown, WV. He makes miniatures on a 1/12th dollhouse scale of objects in his environment such as wheelbarrows, tools, scaffolding, tool sheds, park benches, watering cans, and more. He is a native of Weirton, WV and a U.S. Army veteran.

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Portrait of Benny Snyder with his miniatures

Identifier:
4224.SnyderBenny.Photo.001.3.28.18
Title:
Portrait of Benny Snyder with his miniatures
Date:
2018-03-28
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Description:
Benjamin (Benny) D. Snyder, 60, is a miniatures maker, woodcarver, and poultry farmer living at The Folly farm outside of Shepherdstown, WV. He makes miniatures on a 1/12th dollhouse scale of objects in his environment such as wheelbarrows, tools, scaffolding, tool sheds, park benches, watering cans, and more. He is a native of Weirton, WV and a U.S. Army veteran.
Subject:
woodworking, Miniature objects, Veterans as artists, and Miniature craft
Rights:
In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
Location:
Shepherdstown (W. Va.) and Jefferson County (W. Va.)
Format:
image/tiff
Source:
A&M 4224, West Virginia Folklife Program Collection