Murray Martin examines crafts

Murray Martin examines crafts

Animals in art

Brasstown Carvers

John C. Campbell Folk School

Women woodworkers

Wood-carving

Murray Martin examines crafts made at John C. Campbell Folk School, including a woven tapestry (likely made by Alice Tipton), woodturned bowls, and carvings by the Brasstown Carvers. Murrial "Murray" Galt Martin (1902-2005) came to John C. Campbell Folk School in the early 1930s and in 1935 became the carving instructor there. In this position, she oversaw the Brasstown Carvers until 1973. Murray had an immeasurable impact on several generations of Brasstown Carvers as their teacher, mentor, and friend. She designed many of the Brasstown Carvers’ patterns, including napkin rings and crèche figures.

Martin, Gus

Betty Denash Photo Collection

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photographs

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StillImage

72665

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Brasstown (N.C.)

Craft Revival