This Breyer model of the mare Brentina evokes the lesser known equestrian history of Olympic achievements in Sun Valley—an understated but impressive legacy. The triumphant shades of blue, red, and yellow characterize the bold branding of the well-preserved packaging, and the chestnut Hanoverian model horse is frozen mid-trot against a rich, yellow-gold vignette in the box’s interior. This limited edition model is owned by Adrienne Lyle, a local to Ketchum and accomplished dressage … [Read more...] about Breyer Horse
Breyer Horse
This Breyer model of the mare Brentina evokes the lesser known equestrian history of Olympic achievements in Sun Valley—an understated but impressive legacy. The triumphant shades of blue, red, and yellow characterize the bold branding of the well-preserved packaging, and the chestnut Hanoverian model horse is frozen mid-trot against a rich, yellow-gold vignette in the box’s interior. This limited edition model is owned by Adrienne Lyle, a local to Ketchum and accomplished dressage … [Read more...] about Breyer Horse
Ceramic Insulator from the Cold Springs Power Line
The Wood River Museum of History & Culture is proud to showcase this ceramic insulator from the original power poles that once stretched from Cold Springs up to The Roundhouse on Baldy Mountain. This seemingly modest object is a fascinating piece of our local history, representing a significant era in the development of rural electrification and infrastructure in the mid-20th century. Ceramic insulators like this one began to replace their glass predecessors post-1950, reflecting … [Read more...] about Ceramic Insulator from the Cold Springs Power Line
Ceramic Insulator from the Cold Springs Power Line
The Wood River Museum of History & Culture is proud to showcase this ceramic insulator from the original power poles that once stretched from Cold Springs up to The Roundhouse on Bald Mountain. This seemingly modest object is a fascinating piece of our local history, representing a significant era in the development of rural electrification and infrastructure in the mid-20th century. Ceramic insulators like this one began to replace their glass predecessors post-1950, reflecting … [Read more...] about Ceramic Insulator from the Cold Springs Power Line
Resonating Traditions: The Handcrafted Drum by Pete Yellowjohn
Step into the rhythmic heartbeat of tradition with a recent addition to our collection—a handcrafted drum by Pete Yellowjohn, a revered Traditional Elder, Bundle Keeper, and Medicine Man of the Shoshone Bannock Tribe. Crafted with meticulous care and adorned with symbols of ancestral reverence, this drum stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of Indigenous craftsmanship. Fashioned from stretched buffalo hide, the drum’s surface is adorned with masterfully hand-painted images of the … [Read more...] about Resonating Traditions: The Handcrafted Drum by Pete Yellowjohn
Resonating Traditions: The Handcrafted Drum by Pete Yellowjohn
Step into the rhythmic heartbeat of tradition with a recent addition to our collection—a handcrafted drum by Pete Yellowjohn, a revered Traditional Elder, Bundle Keeper, and Medicine Man of the Shoshone Bannock Tribe. Crafted with meticulous care and adorned with symbols of ancestral reverence, this drum stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of Indigenous craftsmanship. Fashioned from stretched buffalo hide, the drum’s surface is adorned with masterfully hand-painted images of the … [Read more...] about Resonating Traditions: The Handcrafted Drum by Pete Yellowjohn
