This beloved hand tool came to my husband through his father, both woodworkers. Woodworking is a Rix tradition that goes back at least three generations. Maybe further? Were there woodworking Rix's back in Nebraska of the 1890s or in early 19th century Germany? I love that this tool in particular is from a pre-computer age. It is very tactile, not virtual. This painting is a gift for my hard working valentine. He's at the hospital overnight and might not see this post before I give it to him on our date tomorrow night. Happy Valentine's Day!
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Valentine
2/16/2017 02:00:40 pm
Love it.
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Julia
2/16/2017 02:08:22 pm
I guess it's a surprise for today, not tomorrow. <3 Love you!
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Rob
2/19/2017 06:47:35 am
Beautiful picture and dear too. Josh is the fifth generation of Rix woodworkers; maybe more but we'd have to go Schleswig Holstein to find out. My dad's grandfather came here in the mid 19th C. He was from a family of farmers and cabinet makers. He settled in Nebraska and prospered. In my Dad's youth he spent much time with his grandfather in the woodworking shop on the farm .
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Julia
2/19/2017 07:14:55 am
I knew you'd have some more information on the topic! I misremembered which state they lived in, so I corrected it above. Thank you for filling me in. Fascinating! The apples don't fall far :).
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