This photograph shows Janice Anderson (left) and Christine Gilbert (right) carving small animals. Christine is the daughter of the long-time Brasstown carver, Verda Anderson, and Janice is Verda's daughter-in-law. The women were introduced to...
(090) Brown leather shoes (a) left shoe (b) right shoe; string-tied with metal eyelets; resoled with leather soles and rubber heels; on inside of both shoes ''PETERS ST LOUIS'' ''470'' ''22210G'' ''6''; 093) One pair (a) left (b) right of black...
(090) Brown leather shoes (a) left shoe (b) right shoe; string-tied with metal eyelets; resoled with leather soles and rubber heels; on inside of both shoes "PETERS ST LOUIS" "470" "22210G" "6"; 093) One pair (a) left (b) right of black leather...
This rivercane tray was woven by Rowena Bradley in the double weave technique, making a tight basket. Double weave baskets are sometimes waterproof. Trays such as these were used to store dried foodstuffs or small possessions. The rivercane...
One pair (a) left (b) right of black leather boots with laces and metal eyelets and eyehooks, leather soles and rubber heels; felt on tongue of shoes; lined with canvas; stamped on inside leather and canvas - ''The Patriot Roberts, Johnson, &...
(031) Waterproof metal container - Shaving stick case; aluminum cylinder that opens on both ends by unscrewing in the middle; with ''The JB Williams Co - Pat 8-15-16 Willams' Double Cap shaving stick Large size Regd. Nos. 419742 684613 Gastonbury,...
Waterproof metal container - Shaving stick case; aluminum cylinder that opens on both ends by unscrewing in the middle; with ''The JB Williams Co - Pat 8-15-16 Willams' Double Cap shaving stick Large size Regd. Nos. 419742 684613 Gastonbury, Ct....
Waterproof metal container - Shaving stick case; aluminum cylinder that opens on both ends by unscrewing in the middle; with "The JB Williams Co - Pat 8-15-16 Willams' Double Cap shaving stick Large size Regd. Nos. 419742 684613 Gastonbury, Ct....
(031) Waterproof metal container - Shaving stick case; aluminum cylinder that opens on both ends by unscrewing in the middle; with "The JB Williams Co - Pat 8-15-16 Willams' Double Cap shaving stick Large size Regd. Nos. 419742 684613 Gastonbury,...
One pair (a) left (b) right of black leather boots with laces and metal eyelets and eyehooks, leather soles and rubber heels; felt on tongue of shoes; lined with canvas; stamped on inside leather and canvas - "The Patriot Roberts, Johnson, &...
This donkey or mule was made by an unidentified woodcarver in the 1930s or 1940s. The piece is signed "JH" indicating this was probably made by John Hall (1875-1962) or Jack Hall (1920-1984), both members of the Hall family of carvers who were...
This undated photograph, by an unknown photographer, depicts a bowl and letter opener that are believed to have been made by Arch Miller. Both are hammered from sheet copper; the bowl was folded upward and inward to create its rounded shape. ...
This four-page brochure was produced to accompany a 1970 exhibition of work by Cherokee sculptor and woodcarver Amanda Crowe. The exhibit was held at Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual and included 15 pieces in terra cotta, walnut, cherry, and buckeye....
Great Smoky Mountains (N.C. and Tenn.);Thompson, Robin, 1895-1977; Photographers -- Appalachian Region, Southern;Thompson Brothers Commercial Photography
James E. (Jim) Thompson (1880-1976) and brother Robin Thompson (1895-1977) were both photographers. In the 1920s they were partners in Thompson Brothers Commercial Photography, a firm started by their father in 1902. In 1927, the brothers went...
Great Smoky Mountains (N.C. and Tenn.);Thompson, Robin, 1895-1977; Photographers -- Appalachian Region, Southern;Thompson Brothers Commercial Photography
James E. (Jim) Thompson (1880-1976) and brother Robin Thompson (1895-1977) were both photographers. In the 1920s they were partners in Thompson Brothers Commercial Photography, a firm started by their father in 1902. In 1927, the brothers went...
Great Smoky Mountains (N.C. and Tenn.);Thompson, Robin, 1895-1977; Photographers -- Appalachian Region, Southern;Thompson Brothers Commercial Photography
James E. (Jim) Thompson (1880-1976) and brother Robin Thompson (1895-1977) were both photographers. In the 1920s they were partners in Thompson Brothers Commercial Photography, a firm started by their father in 1902. In 1927, the brothers went...
Great Smoky Mountains (N.C. and Tenn.);Thompson, Robin, 1895-1977; Photographers -- Appalachian Region, Southern;Thompson Brothers Commercial Photography
James E. (Jim) Thompson (1880-1976) and brother Robin Thompson (1895-1977) were both photographers. In the 1920s they were partners in Thompson Brothers Commercial Photography, a firm started by their father in 1902. In 1927, the brothers went...
Great Smoky Mountains (N.C. and Tenn.);Thompson, Robin, 1895-1977; Photographers -- Appalachian Region, Southern;Thompson Brothers Commercial Photography
James E. (Jim) Thompson (1880-1976) and brother Robin Thompson (1895-1977) were both photographers. In the 1920s they were partners in Thompson Brothers Commercial Photography, a firm started by their father in 1902. In 1927, the brothers went...
Great Smoky Mountains (N.C. and Tenn.);Thompson, Robin, 1895-1977; Photographers -- Appalachian Region, Southern;Thompson Brothers Commercial Photography
James E. (Jim) Thompson (1880-1976) and brother Robin Thompson (1895-1977) were both photographers. In the 1920s they were partners in Thompson Brothers Commercial Photography, a firm started by their father in 1902. In 1927, the brothers went...
Great Smoky Mountains (N.C. and Tenn.);Thompson, Robin, 1895-1977; Photographers -- Appalachian Region, Southern;Thompson Brothers Commercial Photography
James E. (Jim) Thompson (1880-1976) and brother Robin Thompson (1895-1977) were both photographers. In the 1920s they were partners in Thompson Brothers Commercial Photography, a firm started by their father in 1902. In 1927, the brothers went...