Hope Brown and Glenn Brown with child

Hope Brown and Glenn Brown with child

Brasstown Carvers

Children

John C. Campbell Folk School

Women woodworkers

Wood-carvers

Wood-carving

Hope Brown and Glenn Brown carving. The child kneeling between them may be one of their own children, posing for an angel carving. Brasstown Carvers and husband-and-wife duo Hope Caler Brown (1915-2015) and Glenn Brown (1916-1994) both began carving around 1940. Glenn was best known for his carvings of birds, while Hope carved the first cat as well as the first infant Jesus crèche figure for the Brasstown Carvers. She modeled her figurines of children on the couple’s own eight offspring. Hope also made and updated many patterns for the Brasstown Carvers.

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72777

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Brasstown (N.C.)

Craft Revival