This double scroll was created by Daniel Boone, VI from wrought iron. Although made in the 1950s, this is typical of the work Boone was creating in the 1940s. Boone was a fifth generation blacksmith, trained by his father Kelse Boone of...
This wrought iron cooking fork features a spiral shaft and a leaf curled handle and was made by Daniel Boone VI of Spruce Pine, N.C. This tool has "Daniel Boone" inscribed just above the fork. Although made in the 1950s, this is typical of the...
This wrought iron cooking fork features a spiral shaft and a leaf curled handle and was made by Daniel Boone VI of Spruce Pine, N.C. This tool has "Daniel Boone" inscribed just above the fork. Although made in the 1950s, this is typical of the...
These two jar lamps were part of a double ox yoke hanging chandelier made by Daniel Boone VI. The ox yoke part of the chandelier is missing. The jars are signed by Daniel Boone. Although made in the 1950s, these are typical of the work Boone was...
This is a transcript of an interview of blacksmith Daniel Boone VI conducted by Edward Dupuy in 1965. Boone had a forge in both Banner Elk and Spruce Pine; he produced and sold metalwork during the Craft Revival period. In this interview, Boone...
These are five wrought iron sconces made by Daniel Boone VI. The sconces have attached hanging glass jars signed Daniel Boone. Although made in the 1950s, these typical of the work Boone was creating in the 1940s. Boone was a fifth generation...
This wrought iron cooking fork features a spiral shaft and a leaf curled handle and was made by Daniel Boone VI of Spruce Pine, N.C. This tool has "Daniel Boone" inscribed just above the fork. Although made in the 1950s, this is typical of the...
Daniel Boone and his brother Lawrence, fifth generation from the famous frontiersman Daniel Boone (1734-1820), work at their forge in Spruce Pine, in Mitchell County, North Carolina, doing wrought iron work. The picture dates from about the year...
Daniel Boone, fifth generation from the famous frontiersman Daniel Boone (1734-1820), working on wrought iron at Boone Forge, in Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, N.C. This picture was taken around the year 1927.
Jackson County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes; Pottery, American -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Arts -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Farm life -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Cherokee dance; Traditional medicine;...
Amy begins the show by talking about the tradition of eating black-eyed peas, collard greens, and hog jowls on New Year’s Day. “Grandpa” by Henry Queen follows the interview. On Creative Corner, Doreyl talks with potter Brant Barnes about...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Band directors -- North Carolina; Bands (Music) -- North Carolina, Western; Musicians -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Cherokee art -- North Carolina,...
The show opens with Amy’s story “Crack Shot Momma,” which is about her mother shooting a black snake that was eating one of her chickens. “Mountain Song” accompanies the story. Doreyl’s guest on Creative Corner is John West, who is the...
This brochure contains descriptions and photographs of work produced and offered for sale by Daniel Boone during the period his forge was located in the Industrial Department at Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, N.C. Boone was an instructor in...
This wrought iron chandelier has two lamp attachments made of old jars and was made by Daniel Boone VI of Spruce Pine, N.C. Although made in the 1950s, this is typical of the work Boone was creating in the 1940s. Boone was a fifth generation...
This wrought iron fire tool set, made by Daniel Boone VI, is shown with all the tools. The set includes 1 rack, 1 pair of fire tongs, 1 poker, 1 shovel, 5 cooking forks (including one with heart at end). Although made in the 1950s, these are...
This is a wrought iron fire tool rack made by Daniel Boone VI. It has leaf design on top and is part of the wrought iron fire tool set. Although made in the 1950s, this is typical of the work Boone was creating in the 1940s. Boone was a fifth...
This is a wrought iron hanging chandelier made by Daniel Boone VI. It has two lamp attachments made of old jars. Although made in the 1950s, this is typical of the work Boone was creating in the 1940s. Boone was a fifth generation blacksmith,...
Daniel Boone IV, a direct descendant of the pioneer explorer, learned blacksmithing from his father. He also worked with Anthony Lord, an Arts & Craft metalworker, who settled in western North Carolina. Questionnaires like this one were the raw...
This pair of wrought iron andirons feature a leaf motif and were made by Daniel Boone VI of Spruce Pine, N.C. Although made in the 1950s, these are typical of the work Boone was creating in the 1940s. Boone was a fifth generation blacksmith,...
These wrought iron fire tongs have a spiral shaft with a decorative spiral leaf top. Made by Daniel Boone VI, they are part of the fire tool rack. Although made in the 1950s, these are typical of the work Boone was creating in the 1940s. Boone...
This wrought iron shovel, made by Daniel Boone, VI, is part of a fire tool rack. The shovel has a spiral shaft and leaf top. Although made in the 1950s, this is typical of the work Boone was creating in the 1940s. Boone was a fifth generation...
