John Hall carving

John Hall carving

Arts and crafts movement

Brasstown Carvers

John C. Campbell Folk School

Wood-carving -- Appalachian Region, Southern

Woodwork -- Appalachian Region, Southern

This mounted black and white photograph depicts John Hall carving a mule on his front porch, circa 1930s. 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. "John Hall's Mules Are Famous" was written on the back of this photograph.

North Carolina State News Bureau

Historical Photograph Collection

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

1930/1939

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2007-07-30

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Cherokee County (N.C.)

Appalachian Region, Southern

10"x8"(dimension)

Craft Revival