Kate "Granny" Donaldson, John C. Campbell Folk School

Kate "Granny" Donaldson, John C. Campbell Folk School

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This undated image of Kate Clayton Donaldson (ca. 1864-1960, also known as "Granny" Donaldson) is in the archives of the John C. Campbell Folk School. The image, by an unknown photographer, appears to be clipped from a newspaper or magazine. Granny Donaldson is seen holding up a "cow blanket." Donaldson, of Marble, North Carolina, created these whimsical textiles with crocheted and appliqued figures reminiscent of decorative Italian blankets draped over cows during festivals. Donaldson claimed the design was of her own imagination and no two blankets were alike.

North Carolina Digital Heritage Center

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https://southernappalachiandigitalcollections.org/object/15454

Artisans -- Appalachian Region, Southern

Arts and crafts movement -- Appalachian Region, Southern

Handicraft -- Appalachian Region, Southern

Textile crafts -- Appalachian Region, Southern

Textiles