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Handicraft -- Appalachian Region, Southern.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Joseph Marshall Krechniak and Helen Bullard Krechniak Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2678
Abstract

This collection contains material documenting the life and work of Joseph Marshall and Helen Bullard Krechniak. Material relating to Joseph Marshall includes manuscripts of his short stories and clippings of his published stories (originally bound in a photo album) along with other notes and reference material. Items relating to Helen Bullard include correspondence, articles, brochures, and more regarding her work as a craft artist and doll maker.

Dates: circa 1930-2003 (bulk 1930s-1940s)

Liles Family Dyers Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-4031
Overview

This collection is a compilation of approximately 85 historical and contemporary dye-related publications, recipe books, and other print media collected by craftspeople Jim and Dale Liles.

Dates: circa 1757-2005

Mary Frances Davidson Book, Vegetable Dyeing of Wool in the Appalachian Highlands

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2349
Abstract

This collection contains a book by Mary Frances Davidson, Vegetable Dying of Wool in the Appalachian Highlands, written in 1943.

Dates: 1943

Singer Manufacturing Company Orders

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3940
Overview

This collection contains two orders to the Singer Manufacturing Company in New York, New York from July 1867. The first order is a letter sent by George Tobler from Knoxville, Tennessee; Tobler describes his most recent purchase of two sewing machines and is ordering more bobbins and thread. The second order is an itemized list placed through Boston, Massachusetts.

Dates: 1867 July 19-24