Extraordinary Stories Behind Everyday Things — Season 1, Episode 4: Banjo, Tile, Baby Shoe
Documentary • 25 min • 3 seasons, 27 episodes • ★ 8.0/10
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.