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

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2349

  • Staff Only

This collection contains a book by Mary Frances Davidson, Vegetable Dying of Wool in the Appalachian Highlands, written in 1943. The introduction states that this book was written as the result of a study made to fulfill the partial requirements to become a master craftsman in the Southern Highland Guild. Also included with the book is a note by Davidson, partially stating that this book never reached the admissions com ... I published it [the book] myself. The work concerns the process of preparing wool to dye, dyeing and recipes for colors.

Dates

  • 1943

Conditions Governing Access

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Conditions Governing Use

The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet

Abstract

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

Biographical/Historical Note

No biographical information is available.

Arrangement

Collection consists of a single folder.

Acquisition Note

This collection was donated to the University of Tennessee Libraries, Knoxville, Special Collections.

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480