RVP~1875 - the world’s leading historical furniture shop and museum, is located in the century-old Milligan Lumber Grain & Coal building in Jefferson, Iowa. Owner, Robby Pedersen, is a Master Furniture Maker with over 25 years experience, who has built over 800 pieces of historically accurate furniture using only the tools, techniques and finishes used in 1875 Iowa. On display is one of the largest working sets of 19th Century woodworking tools anywhere. The shop features an 1860’s foot-powered lathe, an 1870’s hand-crank ripsaw, and over 500 different hand planes. The showroom displays over 100 pieces of furniture, each with a story of historical significance. Robby passionately shares his love of historic furniture making and how it relates to Iowa history with his visitors.
Our homeschool group got to be part of a great workshop at the 1875 historical furniture shop. We were given the history, tour, and got to do a hands on project. The boys loved every bit of it. They got to use old tools to create a tool box. At the end they were so proud of their work, so much so they both want to work there some day! It was a great learning experience and I am glad they got to be part of it. Every time I sign them up for activities like this, they question me and expect to be bored. They are always pleasantly surprised and happy they attended.
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