Gallery-Amish Community
All of these photos were taken by me, the midwife. I have worked with the Amish communities for many years...
 Old Order Amish Woman's capsCaps worn by the women |  Old Order Amish Men's HatsMen's Hats, straw hats over their black dress hats |  dressesYoung child's dresses and their aprons |
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 Part of a Old Order Amish kitchen |  Old order Amish Laundry MachineA home made laundry machine. |  laundry dayOld order Amish will hand the clothes anywhere they can for more room! |
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 laundry dayMore laundry on the fence |  Amish houseOld order Amish home, on laundry day. |  laundry dayLaundry hanging inside |
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 Amish stoveThe family stove. Used to heat the home, cook and bake. |  Living roomOften only a few chairs or a simple couch will be the only living room furniture. |  Amish stoveWater is always heating up on the stove, if the stove is "on" (filled with wood and being used). Many stoves have a water reservoir in the back so you always will have hot water. |
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 Barn RaisingBarn raising time! |  knitting at a birthAs a midwife, I may often knit while waiting for the baby to arrive. |  water birth by candle light |
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 Birth by lamp lightOld Order Amish home birth, by lantern light. |  lamp and clocksThere are often several lamps going as well as several clocks. |  Keepsake Foot Prints |
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 buggyThis community does not allow covered buggies. Even in the rain, snow, and sleet! |  BuggiesAnother community, not old order, see the difference of the buggies?! |  Mailbox Repair!fix a mailbox with a tool! |
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 Wanna know more?This is the Menno Hoff that is located in Shipshewana Indiana. If you would like more information about the various Amish groups! |
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