This photograph from the 1940s shows the home of Maude French Welch (1894-1953), a renowned Cherokee potter. Upon close inspection, Welch can be seen shaping pottery on her front porch at the far left of the house. In the center of the photograph,…
This 1940s photograph by Vivienne Roberts shows young women participating in a weaving class at the Cherokee Training School. Classes in traditional Cherokee arts and crafts were taught at the Cherokee Training School to provide vocational training…
This photograph by Vivienne Roberts shows the original Museum of the Cherokee Indian in the 1950s. That facility was opened in 1948 but burned in the early 1970s. The Museum re-located to its present location in 1976. The mission of the Museum of…
In this photograph, which is part of a series of four, Cherokee basket weaver Martha Ross demonstrates how to prepare white oak for making a basket. After cutting and curing, the oak tree is quartered before the maker begins the process of making…
In this photograph, which is part of a series of four, Cherokee basket weaver Martha Ross demonstrates how to prepare white oak for making a basket. After cutting and curing, the oak tree is quartered before the maker begins the process of making…
In this photograph, which is part of a series of four, Cherokee basket weaver Martha Ross demonstrates how to prepare white oak for making a basket. After cutting and curing, the oak tree is quartered before the maker begins the process of making…
In this photograph, which is part of a series of four, Cherokee basket weaver Martha Ross demonstrates how to prepare white oak for making a basket. After cutting and curing, the oak tree is quartered before the maker begins the process of making…
This 1938 photograph shows a Cherokee, North Carolina craft shop that features a large selection of Cherokee baskets. The baskets, including rivercane and white oak, have been made in a wide assortment of styles, sizes, and patterns. The large…
The article with its accompanying photograph was clipped from the Highland Highlights member newsletter published by the Southern Highland Handicraft Guild in February 1972. It introduces Betty DuPree (Mrs. T. J. DuPree) who became manager of Qualla…
This photograph and caption of Amanda Crowe appeared in The State in 1970, giving notice of her exhibition at Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual. A member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee, Amanda Crowe (1928-2004) is known for figurative wood sculptures;…