Humpday Triviola
Many of America's early cabinetmakers, such as the Skillin Brothers of Boston, William Rush of Philadelphia, and Samuel McIntire of Salem, Massachusetts, all started their careers making these. What are they?
Tommy
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#2My WAG...
Ummmmm, Cabinets...
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Not sure about the rest of them, but Samuel McIntire built quite a few nice mansions in Salem. There is a Historical District there named after him.
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Boston, Philadelphia, and Salem are all seaports so my WAG is boats.
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#5Right area...wrong answer...
You are correct to think Nautical. But specifics are needed to answer the question correctly.
Tommy
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In addition to building elegant homes for the ship owners, Samuel McIntyre was also in demand for his ornamental carvings, including figureheads for ships.
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#7That's it! Answer
Bill, your deductive reasoning led you to it.
The figurehead was the most prominent carved element of a ship. "The carving of a ship's figurehead goes back centuries and has its origins in superstition. It was considered good luck to have one on your boat. Many of America's early cabinetmakers, such as the Skillin Brothers of Boston, William Rush of Philadelphia, and Samuel McIntire of Salem, Massachusetts, all started their careers as figurehead carvers.
Well done Bill!
Tommy