Carving wood on the porch of a mountain home

Carving wood on the porch of a mountain home

Appalachians (People)

Artisans

Brasstown Carvers

Handicraft

Handicraft -- Social aspects

John C. Campbell Folk School

Wood-carving -- Appalachian Region, Southern

Woodwork -- Appalachian Region, Southern

This photograph taken in the 1920s shows John Hall and his wife carving wood on the porch of their home. John Hall was a member of the woodcarving cooperative founded at the John C. Campbell Folk School which later became known as the Brasstown Carvers. Hall was most known for what he called his "mad mules." John Hall also carved the figures from the nativity scenes known as "crèches" with wise men as a specialty. The Hall family is legendary for the quality of their woodcarvings.

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Historical Photograph Collection

Hunter Library Digital Collections, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723

1920/1929

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StillImage

12261

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2006-02-24

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Appalachian Region, Southern

4" x 6"(dimension)

Craft Revival