Hand weaving -- Appalachian Region, Southern;Coverlets -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
The pattern in this color image is composed of Table and Diamond shapes and is referred to as an ‘unnamed’ pattern in many weaving reference books. However, the original donor’s family called the pattern "Cross and Dog Tracks." The coverlet...
This photograph shows a section of a woven counterpane coverlet with fringe in the Honey Comb pattern most likely sold by Allanstand Cottage Industries in the early 1900s. Notes on the verso of this photograph read "see picture - Honey Comb...
These carved farm animals are a rarity among John C. Campbell Folk School carvings in that they are painted. Carvings sold through the school's woodcarving cooperative, known as the Brasstown Carvers, were typically farm animals that were carved,...
According to a note from Frances Goodrich this "piece of coverlet [was] discovered by Miss Culbertson in an old quilt lining." The story continues in other handwriting: "The quilt was an old one given her [Culbertson] by her mother and had been...
This photograph of Cherokee basket weavers Eva Wolfe (left) and Emma Taylor (right) was made by photographer Robert Amberg. Most likely the date of this image is 1989, the year that both women presented with a North Carolina Folk Heritage Award by...
Early postcards illustrated life and scenery in western North Carolina. This card is labeled, “Pease Memorial House for Little Girls, Asheville, N.C.,” which most likely was an orphanage.
Carolina Mountain Club of Asheville; Roan Mountain (N.C. and Tenn.) -- Description and travel
This report details a trip made by members of the Carolina Mountain Club. While the report is dated "June 26," the year has not been recorded. Most likely the trip was taken in the late 1920s or early 1930s. The report reveals much about the...
Desda Robinson and cousins. Desda Robinson and possibly her cousins seen here also appear in the photograph on the lower left corner of Album page 5 as part of the ''Jeff and Joe Robinson Families.'' These two photographs were likely taken at the...
One large canvas backpack with leather straps; three 1'' leather straps intact; leather shoulder straps are 2'' wide with tapers at the buckle; copper rivets with a small star on them; good condition; some dirty spots on canvas; with ''6252''...
"Desda Robinson and cousins." Desda Robinson and possibly her cousins seen here also appear in the photograph on the lower left corner of Album page 5 as part of the "Jeff and Joe Robinson Families." These two photographs were likely taken at the...
(008) Paper of "COURT PLASTER" bandages; faded red paper with writing; imprinted with "PERFECT SILK COURT PLASTER No. 15" "TRI-COLORED" "Manufactured By Johnson and Johnson New Brunswick, N.J. USA" "Made in U.S.A."; contents deteriorated; bagged;...
One large canvas backpack with leather straps; three 1" leather straps intact; leather shoulder straps are 2" wide with tapers at the buckle; copper rivets with a small star on them; good condition; some dirty spots on canvas; with "6252"...
Hand weaving -- Appalachian Region, Southern;Coverlets -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
The use of both natural and commercially dyed yarns makes this a striking nineteenth century coverlet. Made by an unidentified weaver, the coverlet pattern is a variation of Catalpa Flower, a name likely derived from its resemblance, real or...
Hand weaving -- Appalachian Region, Southern;Coverlets -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
The pattern in this color image is a variation of Wheel of Fortune, also known as Cup and Saucer. The worn nineteenth century coverlet bedcover was likely made by Martha Emmaline Queen (1860–1917) of Jackson County, North Carolina. The warp is...
The pattern name of this color image is a variation of the Tennessee Blazing Star. Several distinctive qualities of this commercially woven coverlet indicate that an unidentified source or weaver produced it in the early twentieth century. Warp...
This memorial to Frances L. Goodrich was written by Lucy Morgan shortly after Goodrich's death in 1944. The memorial appears to have been read by Morgan, most likely at the memorial service sponsored by the Southern Highland Handicraft Guild where...
This memorial to Frances L. Goodrich was written by Olive Dame Campbell shortly after Goodrich's death in 1944. The memorial appears to have been read by Campbell, most likely at the memorial service sponsored by the Southern Highland Handicraft...
This document outlines the reasons why craft workers should be allowed to make low hourly wages. This particular document was most likely written in response to new minimum wage laws that would put many craft artists out of business if they had to...
