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The traditional arts of basketry, pottery, textiles, weaving, and woodworking are demonstrated. 
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Alberta Gilchrist: Quilting
Episode 1

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Resident of Parksville, SC (McCormick County). Gilchrist was a schoolteacher from 1921-1975 and started quilting as a youngster. Her grandmother was born into slavery and learned to quilt while she...
Alberta Gilchrist: Quilting
Episode 2

Audio

Resident of Parksville, S.C. (McCormick County). Gilchrist was a schoolteacher from 1921-1975 and started quilting as a youngster. Her grandmother was born into slavery and learned to quilt while she...
Alberta Gilchrist: Quilting
Episode 4

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Resident of Parksville, SC (McCormick County). Gilchrist was a schoolteacher from 1921-1975 and started quilting as a youngster. Her grandmother was born into slavery and learned to quilt while she...
Alberta Gilchrist: Quilting
Episode 3

Audio

Resident of Parksville, SC (McCormick County). Gilchrist was a schoolteacher from 1921-1975 and started quilting as a youngster. Her grandmother was born into slavery and learned to quilt while she...
Maree Dowdey: Quilting Photos | Digital Traditions
Maree Dowdey: Quilting Photos | Digital Traditions

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Because of her close ties with textiles, she became interested in enhancing the beauty of fibers with natural dyes. She learned how to use roots, berries, flowers and many other organic materials for...