Fine Hardwood Toys For Your Children's Children Gift & Greeting Card

Business Description

Fine woodworking has been a family

tradition for more than a century, starting

with my great grandfather, John Michael

Dreher, in the Black Forest. Upon

completing his cabinetmaking apprentice-

ship he sailed to America in 1867.

Here he taught and worked with his son,

my grandfather, for many years. I see the

results of their partnership in the ornate

wood interiors of many churches and public

buildings in my home town, Danville, Illinois.

One hundred years later, I continue their tradition

in fine hardwood toys. My apprenticeship began in

my childhood basement workshop and ended with

a B.S. in Forest Science and Design at the

University of Illinois. I build each toy with care,

using Wisconsin hardwoods. These woods are

durable, beautiful and timeless. I want my toys

to furnish an alternative to some of the throw-away

aspects of life today.

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