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Folk art.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Folk Art, 1938-1948

 Series
Identifier: Series 6
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

316 items organized by series.

Dates: Created: 1938-1948

Marguerite Porter Davison collection

 Collection
Identifier: 003-MS 257
Abstract

Books, pattern books, pamphlets, journal articles, exhibit catalogs, and weaving samples collected by Marguerite Porter Davison. ‡b The collection focuses primarily on weaving, including such associated topics as hand weaving, dyes and dyeing, looms, textile design and textile fabrics.  Information on other handicrafts is also represented including materials on basketry, decorative arts, lace and lace making, metalwork, needlework, pottery, rugs, and spinning.

Dates: 1808-1972; Other: Date acquired: 11/30/1952