Two Aged Sisters in North Carolina Weaving Rugs for Mrs. Wilson

Two Aged Sisters in North Carolina Weaving Rugs for Mrs. Wilson

Artisans

Hand weaving

Handicraft

Handloom industry

Household linens

Rugs -- Appalachian Region, Southern

Textile crafts -- Appalachian Region, Southern

Weaving -- Appalachian Region, Southern

This article appeared in an unspecified newspaper on August 24, 1913 and describes the work of Elmeda Walker (incorrectly identified as Martha) and her sister Martha McHargue (identified here as Caroline) creating handwoven items which will be used to decorate rooms for President Woodrow Wilson. First Lady Ellen Wilson hoped that decorating in this way would increase public interest in the plight of those living in the Appalachian Mountains. The article describes the women's living and working environment in Elkin, N.C. Walker was an expert weaver and was a resource for Frances Goodrich as she started her Allanstand Cottage Industries. Walker also sold her woven goods through the Allanstand shop. Both Walker and McHargue appear in Allanstand promotional materials and Goodrich's book "Mountain Homespun."

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Pre-Guild Collection

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

1913-08-24

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clippings (information artifacts)

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Text

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2007-11-27

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Yadkin County (N.C.)

Appalachian Region, Southern

11.5" x 16.5"(dimension)

Craft Revival