Curator's Talk | A Distinctive Artistic Tradition
Curator Kathleen Curtis Wilson shares photographs and personal stories from a collection of bed coverlets woven by southern Appalachian women between 1850 and 1930. The talk unpacks regional stereotypes and highlights the artistry and cultural context of Appalachian weaving traditions.
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