The bonnet is black in color with black ribbons and bows that are made of silk. The bonnet has a mass of cream colored fabric that makes the stems for the faded purple flowers. Two blacks puffs of sheer material were once bows or flowers. The...
The bonnet is black in color with black ribbons and bows that are made of silk. The bonnet has a mass of cream colored fabric that makes the stems for the faded purple flowers. Two blacks puffs of sheer material were once bows or flowers. The...
The cape was once black in color but has now faded to a purplish green color. The inside has faded to a light brown color. The cape has a leaf motif of cotton material along the outside of the cape. Along with the motif are small glass beads that...
The cape was once black in color but has now faded to a purplish green color. The inside has faded to a light brown color. The cape has a leaf motif of cotton material along the outside of the cape. Along with the motif are small glass beads that...
Pattern: Displays the "Table" pattern as well as other square and rectangular shapes.<br>Type: Overshot.<br>Weave Structure: Overshot weave. Two panels.<br>Warp: One-ply, tight twist, linen that is off-white in color...
Pattern: Displays the "Table" pattern as well as other square and rectangular shapes.<br>Type: Overshot.<br>Weave Structure: Overshot weave. Two panels.<br>Warp: One-ply, tight twist, linen that is off-white in color...
This series of six articles was prepared by the United Mine Workers of America, disclosing the attempt that is being made by the Red forces, under the direct supervision of Moscow, to seize control of the organized labor movement of America and use...
Arvil and Mike perform at Warren Wilson College with supporting musicians: Larry Barnwell, Brian Sutton, and David Holt. In this clip, Arvil plays the A part once and the B twice, then Mike plays the A once.
A clock reel was used to wind skeins of yarn. Once a skein was wound, a mechanism called a "weasel" inside the reel popped. The ditty 'Pop Goes the Weasel' comes from use of a clock reel.
Conference of Southern Mountain Workers (Knoxville, Tenn.) ; East Tennessee State Normal School.; Lincoln Memorial University (Harrogate, Tenn.); Universities and colleges -- United States -- Appalachian Region, Southern -- Congresses and...
An article from the "Mountain Herald," about the March 29th and 30th, 1916 annual conference of the college and preparatory schools in the Southern Appalachians. The first address was delivered by Hon. Samuel W. Sherrill, State...
This is the wedding of Ruph Deskins and Leila Vickers in Wise Virginia. The image appears to have be made by J. W. Ashworth in Virginia. It once belonged to Mrs. W. J. Walters. The back of the image has the name "Mrs. George Thornbury"...
On back of image, "Kate York -- Mrs. Dr. W. A. Campbell -- Dr. Campbell -- Cousin of Ann Young Penix. Given to her Aunt Georgia Adams who gave it to Ann Y Penix -- 138 Fleming Morehead, Ky. -- Dr. W. A. Campbell and wife, Kate York...
On back of image: "Part of entrants of Eastern Kentucky (open) Tennis Tournament - Aug. 17, 1922, at Pikeville, KY. --- Seated: Front - 1. Nancy Anna Pauley, Pikeville; 2. Nancy Morgan, Pikeville; 3. Katherine Langley, Pikeville; 4....
Back of image says, "Yours Only -- Florence" There is also a note that says that Florence was the mother of Captain Harold Mays. This image once belonged to Anna Forsyth.