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Tin Men Dina Schapiro When Tenants Claimed the City:For centuries, the history and lore of tinkers, tinners, tinsmiths, and their contemporary counterparts sheet metal workers have been represented through the creation of figurative sculptures known as tin men, crafted from sheet metal and scraps into likenesses that include clowns, knights, cowboys, and L. Frank Baum's Tin Woodsman of Oz. In this vibrant exploration of tin men and their creators, labor folklorist Archie Green interviews craftspeople,