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East Tennessee basket by Linda Whaley

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Early Tennessee willow basket by Linda Whaley (1840-1926), Sevier County, Tennessee. Lydia Whaley or "Aunt Liddy" (named by the people of Gatlinburg) was Pi Beta Phi Arrowcraft's first basket instructor. She was known for her baskets made from willow bark using a design her father, Joel Kear, brought from Scotland (Reference: Southern Arts and Crafts 1890-1940, Mint Museum). Liddy's husband was killed during the Civil War at Harry's Ford in the Smokies (Reference: Mountain Ways by Aiken, p. 29, 293). Liddy's work was also cited by Allen Eaton in his book, Handicrafts of the Southern Highlands. Original brown paint with painted willow handle. Excellent condition. 7" width x 6 3/4" height. Late 19th/Early 20th century.

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