Ruth Hawkins and Claude Hawkins

Ruth Hawkins and Claude Hawkins

Brasstown Carvers

Children

John C. Campbell Folk School

Women woodworkers

Wood-carvers

Wood-carving

Ruth Hawkins carving with her son Claude, c. 1950s. Brasstown Carver 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 her carvings. Ruth began with napkin rings, progressed to animal figures - especially cats - and later carved Christmas ornaments and human figures. She made her own patterns. Her son Claude was also a Brasstown Carver.

Denash, Betty

Betty Denash Photo Collection

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photographs

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StillImage

72685

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Brasstown (N.C.)

Craft Revival