Extraordinary Stories Behind Everyday Things

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Extraordinary Stories Behind Everyday Things — Season 1, Episode 4: Banjo, Tile, Baby Shoe

Documentary25 min3 seasons, 27 episodes8.0/10

Episode synopsis

A manufacturer shows what it takes to make a banjo from raw wood in Southern California. Then, learn how dirt is transformed into hand-painted ceramic tiles in Northern California and how a Pennsylvania shoemaker from 1888 revolutionized baby shoes.

About Extraordinary Stories Behind Everyday Things

Offering an in-depth look at how iconic American-made products are created, this series celebrates the ingenuity, passion and creativity of the people who proudly stand behind these timeless classics.

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