{"id":14841,"date":"2024-11-04T12:05:39","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T12:05:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maaelumuuseumid.ee\/?p=14841"},"modified":"2024-11-05T12:10:26","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T12:10:26","slug":"washing-machine-made-of-beetroot-resourcefulness-in-the-countryside-who-are-our-visitors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maaelumuuseumid.ee\/en\/washing-machine-made-of-beetroot-resourcefulness-in-the-countryside-who-are-our-visitors\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cWashing Machine Made of Beetroot: Resourcefulness in the Countryside\u201d \u2013 Who Are Our Visitors?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-14841\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-14841-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-14841-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-14841-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\">\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Recently, our curator-researcher Mari-Liis Tammiste gave a presentation at the Tartu City Museum during Tartu City History Day. Her study focused on the profile and experiences of visitors to the exhibition <em>\u201cWashing Machine Made of Beetroot: Resourcefulness in the Countryside\u201d<\/em>. This exhibition, dedicated to the spirit of DIY, opened earlier this year across three locations: the Estonian Road Museum, the Estonian Agricultural Museum, and the Tartu City Museum.<\/p>\n<h3>A Joint Exhibition by Three Museums<\/h3>\n<p><em>\u201cWashing Machine Made of Beetroot: Resourcefulness in the Countryside\u201d<\/em> is a special exhibition that highlights the culture of DIY and resourcefulness in the countryside during the Soviet era. At the Estonian Agricultural Museum, the exhibition focuses on the crafting of garden tools and tractors, preserving garden and forest produce, and making home textiles. It takes visitors on a journey through time, showing how creativity and ingenuity were often the only ways to overcome challenging circumstances.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14829\" src=\"https:\/\/maaelumuuseumid.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC2558-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maaelumuuseumid.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC2558-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/maaelumuuseumid.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC2558-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maaelumuuseumid.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC2558-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maaelumuuseumid.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC2558-958x639.jpg 958w, https:\/\/maaelumuuseumid.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC2558-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/maaelumuuseumid.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC2558-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/maaelumuuseumid.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC2558.jpg 1114w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Bringing the Exhibition to Life with Visitors\u2019 Stories<\/h3>\n<p>The goal of the exhibition was not only to educate but also to create new connections and collect stories related to the items on display, making the exhibition more lively and personal. We wanted each visitor to feel as if a piece of their own life was part of the exhibition. That\u2019s why we continue to encourage visitors to fill out DIY surveys, which have proven surprisingly popular. In just five months, we\u2019ve collected 315 completed surveys!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14826\" src=\"https:\/\/maaelumuuseumid.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC2596-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maaelumuuseumid.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC2596-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/maaelumuuseumid.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC2596-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maaelumuuseumid.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC2596-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maaelumuuseumid.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC2596-958x639.jpg 958w, https:\/\/maaelumuuseumid.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC2596-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/maaelumuuseumid.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC2596-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/maaelumuuseumid.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC2596.jpg 1114w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Our Visitors\u2019 DIY Habits<\/h3>\n<p>The survey results revealed that our visitors are quite active in growing their own vegetables, collecting recipes, and making juice using steam juicers. However, traditions like salting dill and creating macram\u00e9 are less commonly practiced. Listening to these stories and exchanging experiences, it\u2019s clear that everyone who visits the exhibition in \u00dclenurme finds something familiar and recognizable, often taking them back to their childhood and personal past.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14832\" src=\"https:\/\/maaelumuuseumid.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC2580-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maaelumuuseumid.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC2580-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/maaelumuuseumid.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC2580-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maaelumuuseumid.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC2580-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maaelumuuseumid.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC2580-958x639.jpg 958w, https:\/\/maaelumuuseumid.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC2580-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/maaelumuuseumid.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC2580-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/maaelumuuseumid.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC2580.jpg 1114w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Nostalgia and Living History<\/h3>\n<p>The exhibition\u2019s unique approach \u2013 allowing visitors to peek into cupboards and touch the items \u2013 encourages people to share their stories and skills. It\u2019s especially heartwarming to see grandparents explaining to their grandchildren how things used to be done, making the historical displays come even more alive. These experiences create a warm and communal atmosphere within the exhibition.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14835\" src=\"https:\/\/maaelumuuseumid.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC2666-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maaelumuuseumid.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC2666-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/maaelumuuseumid.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC2666-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/maaelumuuseumid.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC2666-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/maaelumuuseumid.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC2666.jpg 743w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>The Challenge: Photos of Everyday Work<\/h3>\n<p>One of the biggest challenges for the exhibition curator has been finding photos of people doing everyday work. It turns out that, in the past, photos were mainly taken of people sitting around banquet tables, while work scenes were rarely captured. Therefore, we invite all visitors: please look through your old photo albums, and if you find pictures of various work activities, share them with your nearest museum. These images will help us better preserve and highlight the life and work traditions of our ancestors.<\/p>\n<p>The <em>\u201cWashing Machine Made of Beetroot: Resourcefulness in the Countryside\u201d<\/em>\u00a0exhibition is open until October 31, 2025. Come and discover how ingenuity and creativity have always been an integral part of rural life, and share your story to help us keep this inspiring history alive!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recently, our curator-researcher Mari-Liis Tammiste gave a presentation at the Tartu City Museum during Tartu City History Day. Her study focused on the profile and experiences of visitors to the exhibition \u201cWashing Machine Made of Beetroot: Resourcefulness in the Countryside\u201d. This exhibition, dedicated to the spirit of DIY, opened earlier this year across three locations: the Estonian Road Museum, the Estonian Agricultural Museum, and the Tartu City Museum. A Joint Exhibition by Three Museums \u201cWashing Machine Made of Beetroot: Resourcefulness in the Countryside\u201d is a special exhibition that highlights the culture of DIY and resourcefulness in the countryside during the Soviet era. At the Estonian Agricultural Museum, the exhibition focuses on the crafting of garden tools and tractors, preserving garden and forest produce, and making home textiles. It takes visitors on a journey through time, showing how creativity and ingenuity were often the only ways to overcome challenging circumstances. Bringing the Exhibition to Life with Visitors\u2019 Stories The goal of the exhibition was not only to educate but also to create new connections and collect stories related to the items on display, making the exhibition more lively and personal. We wanted each visitor to feel as if a piece of their own life was part of the exhibition. That\u2019s why we continue to encourage visitors to fill out DIY surveys, which have proven surprisingly popular. In just five months, we\u2019ve collected 315 completed surveys! Our Visitors\u2019 DIY Habits The survey results revealed that our visitors are quite active in growing their own vegetables, collecting recipes, and making juice using steam juicers. However, traditions like salting dill and creating macram\u00e9 are less commonly practiced. Listening to these stories and exchanging experiences, it\u2019s clear that everyone who visits the exhibition in \u00dclenurme finds something familiar and recognizable, often taking them back to their childhood and personal past. Nostalgia and Living History The exhibition\u2019s unique approach \u2013 allowing visitors to peek into cupboards and touch the items \u2013 encourages people to share their stories and skills. It\u2019s especially heartwarming to see grandparents explaining to their grandchildren how things used to be done, making the historical displays come even more alive. These experiences create a warm and communal atmosphere within the exhibition. The Challenge: Photos of Everyday Work One of the biggest challenges for the exhibition curator has been finding photos of people doing everyday work. It turns out that, in the past, photos were mainly taken of people sitting around banquet tables, while work scenes were rarely captured. Therefore, we invite all visitors: please look through your old photo albums, and if you find pictures of various work activities, share them with your nearest museum. These images will help us better preserve and highlight the life and work traditions of our ancestors. The \u201cWashing Machine Made of Beetroot: Resourcefulness in the Countryside\u201d\u00a0exhibition is open until October 31, 2025. Come and discover how ingenuity and creativity have always been an integral part of rural life, and share your story to help us keep this inspiring history alive!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":14838,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14841","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>\u201cWashing Machine Made of Beetroot: Resourcefulness in the Countryside\u201d \u2013 Who Are Our Visitors? - Eesti Maaelumuuseumid<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/maaelumuuseumid.ee\/en\/washing-machine-made-of-beetroot-resourcefulness-in-the-countryside-who-are-our-visitors\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"\u201cWashing Machine Made of Beetroot: Resourcefulness in the Countryside\u201d \u2013 Who Are Our Visitors? - Eesti Maaelumuuseumid\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Recently, our curator-researcher Mari-Liis Tammiste gave a presentation at the Tartu City Museum during Tartu City History Day. 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