This brochure gives brief descriptions of the mission and work of the Appalachian School (initially called the Appalachian Industrial School) and the Penland Weavers and Potters. Both organizations at the time the brochure was printed in the…
This price list was produced by the Penland Weavers and Potters, at the time a division of the Appalachian School in Penland, N.C. It gives the prices for and describes the hand woven goods, pewter ware, and bayberry candles made and sold by the…
This price list was produced by the Penland Weavers and Potters, during the time the community craft cooperative was a division of the Appalachian School in Penland, North Carolina. It gives the prices for and describes the hand woven goods, pewter…
This fifteen page pamphlet gives a detailed description the first year of the Appalachian School. The school had forty children. Their studies and daily life are explained. Expenses and staff are presented. A last page about the Fireside…
This twelve page pamphlet describes a year of the Appalachian School. The boarding school had thirty young children from Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. The school's program is explained and contributions are sought.
This promotional pamphlet gives a brief history of the founding and work of the Fireside Industries, established in 1923 by Lucy Morgan as a department of the Appalachian School. The pamphlet was written by Amy M. Burt, head of the Appalachian…
This mask, made by Cherokee artisan Davy Arch (whose first name is sometimes seen spelled Davey), is carved and left unpainted and finished with a leather strap. Different types of masks were traditionally used in Cherokee culture for a variety of…
This mask, made by Cherokee artisan Davy Arch (whose first name is sometimes seen spelled Davey), is carved and finished with a cord strap. Different types of masks were traditionally used in Cherokee culture for a variety of ceremonial purposes.…
This mask, made by Cherokee artisan Davy Arch (whose first name is sometimes seen spelled Davey), is carved and left unpainted and finished with a leather strap. Different types of masks were traditionally used in Cherokee culture for a variety of…
This mask, made by Cherokee artisan Davy Arch (whose first name is also sometimes spelled Davey), is carved and finished with a cord strap. Different types of masks were traditionally used in Cherokee culture for a variety of ceremonial purposes.…