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Two-dimensional angel carvings, probably made by Ruth Hawkins. Ruth Fleming Hawkins (1917-unknown) began carving at age 20, at a time when there were few women among the Brasstown Carvers. Her attention to quality and detail brought great demand for…

Woodcarvings of bears, skunks, a turtle, and other animals made by the Brasstown Carvers, c. 1980.

Group of four animal woodcarvings by the Brasstown Carvers.

This photograph by an unknown photographer was taken of Shelton family members standing on the porch of their home in Madison County, N.C. in 1908 or 1909. The boy on the left is Paul Shelton, the center figure is Donna Shelton, and the figure on…

Anne Fisher was an American studying dyeing and weaving with Mrs. Mairet, weaver and dyer in Gospels, Ditchling, Sussex, England. Douglas had apparently written to Mrs. Mairet regarding a booklet on vegetable dyes. Fisher took the opportunity to…

Brasstown Carver Annie Mae Green Walker (b. 1926) began carving in 1942. Her specialty was rabbits.

Brasstown Carver Annie Mae Green Walker (b. 1926) began carving in 1942. Her specialty was rabbits.

This small leaflet served as a business card for blacksmith or iron worker Anthony Lord and was probably produced during the 1930s. The front is illustrated with an example of his iron work and the back shows his logo. A brief note inside explains…

Display of Southern Highland crafts, including woodcarvings made by Brasstown Carver Hope Brown.

This photograph was taken by Doris Ulmann in 1933 or 1934, the two summers she spent in North Carolina, primarily in the Brasstown area. The portrait depicts an unidentified family seated out of doors performing daily activities. Ulmann found much…