Shadrach Birdic "Birdie" Mace, sometimes known as Birdie Mace, learned chair making "from his father and his father before him." He is quoted at the end of the questionnaire, "Some peoples jist borned to do work by chair making." When asked about...
This five-back rocking chair was made by Shadrach Birdic "Birdie" Mace, 1892-1973, of Madison County, North Carolina. This ladder-back rocker is maple with a rush seat and was made to order. Light lines are marked on the up-rights to show where...
This double chair buggy seat has woven cane seats. The seat has 6 slats, 3 on each side; three 20.5" uprights, flat front surface and cone turnings. The chair's two turned arm rests are cylindrical with fat centers and thin outers. This rare double...
Arts -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Artists -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Cockman Family (Musical Group);Chair caning -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Handicraft -- North Carolina, Western; Storytelling -- North Carolina --...
The show begins with a tribute to Aunt Corie. Part two of Doreyl’s interview with John and Jane Cockman in the Creative Corner segment. Amy talks with her brother David Franklin Ammons, who describes how he became a chair caner by watching...
This slat-back chair features a rush seat, cones on top of the two uprights, eight stretchers, and five horizontal banisters. The chair was made circa 1910 by Shadrach Birdic 'Birdie" Mace, 1892-1937, of Madison County, North Carolina. Mace, a...
This ladder-back cherry slipper chair, has a rope rush seat, six stretchers (two on each side) and two horizontal banisters. The chair was made ca. 1910 by Shadrach Birdic "Birdie" Mace, 1892-1973, of Madison County, North Carolina. Mace, a third...
This slat-back or ladder back chair made in the New England style, has eight stretchers, 5 horizontal banisters, two uprights that are turned at the top into a rounded off cone. Material is possibly chestnut and maple. The chair was probably made...
This slat-back slipper chair made in the New England style has a rope rush seat and six stretchers, 2 on each side, one on the front and back. The chair was probably made in the 1920s and is attributed to Max Woody, a seventh-generation...
Shadrach Birdic "Birdie" Mace, 1892-1973, demonstrated chair making at many of the Craftsman's Fairs. Here he sits at a draw-horse using a draw-knife to do the shaping for chair pieces. His wife, Sara, makes the chair seats by twisting cornhusks...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Special events -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Artists -- North Carolina, Western; Chair caning -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Handicraft -- North Carolina, Western; Cemeteries -- North...
Amy tells the story "Coon Hunting," a tale of two uncles coon hunting on Wolf Mountain. Doreyl’s guests, Victoria A. Casey McDonald and Pam Dengler, discuss the upcoming workshop Young Artists of ColorFest in Sylva. Then Amy talks with her...
This illustrated catalog describes the classes offered at Penland School of Handicrafts, now Penland School of Crafts, during the summer of 1942. Course offerings included weaving, tapestry, metal craft, jewelry making, woodwork, pottery, shoe...
This photographic postcard depicts a man and boy sitting on the porch of a cabin surrounded by the materials for what appears to be white oak split baskets. Several complete baskets rest in the foreground and on the chair at right. That chair...
This photograph, taken by Doris Ulmann in 1933 or 1934, depicts chair maker Jason Reed with his grandchildren. Reed, a native of Blairsville, Georgia, was a chair maker who was commissioned to produce chairs for the 1927 Dedication Day of the...
This photograph, taken by Doris Ulmann in 1933 or 1934, depicts chair maker Jason Reed with his granddaughter. Reed, a native of Blairsville, Georgia, was a chair maker who was commissioned to produce chairs for the 1927 Dedication Day of the...
This photograph, taken by Doris Ulmann in 1933 or 1934, depicts chair maker Jason Reed using a draw knife to shape a piece of wood. Reed, a native of Blairsville, Georgia, was a chair maker who was commissioned to produce chairs for the 1927...
This photograph depicts a display set up in Holderness, New Hampshire featuring products available through Allanstand Cottage Industries in 1909. The display features cornhusk hats, a hand-knotted bedspread, baskets, handwoven coverlets, an animal...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Buncombe County; Arts -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Jackson County Visual Arts Association (N.C.); Special events -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Macon County...
In "Spirit of Grandpa and Grandma,” Amy shares stories about her grandfather and grandmother, accompanied by "Stand By Me" from Asheville’s Muses. On Creative Corner, Doreyl interviews Carol Payden from the Jackson County Visual Arts...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Musicians -- North Carolina -- Swain County; Music -- North Carolina -- Graham County; Handicraft -- North Carolina, Western; Wagon trains -- North Carolina, Western; Music -- North Carolina --...
In her story "Upper Room of the Canhouse," Amy describes her rustic mountain childhood, followed by Keith Shuler’s song "Friends.” On Creative Corner, Doreyl and her guest, Larry Barnett of Bryson City, discuss his bluegrass background and his...
Music -- North Carolina -- Haywood County; Authors, American -- North Carolina, Western; Contests -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Buncombe County;
The McDowell family from Canton starts the show playing “Rock Andy.” On Creative Corner, Doreyl welcomes author Gail Nolen of Barker’s Creek to discuss her children’s book, Johnny, My Favorite Mouse. Then, we host the youthful winners of...
This illustrated catalog describes the classes offered at Penland School of Handicrafts, now Penland School of Crafts, during the summer of 1941. Course offerings included weaving, pottery, jewelry making, shoe making, basketry, chair caning,...
