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William King Museum Abingdon, VA: 

William King Museum Abingdon, VA The Cultural Heritage Project, a program of William King Museum, documents, preserves, and interprets the decorative arts and material culture history of Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee. The heritage Products are representative of more than 2000 documented objects everything from furniture, to textiles, woodworking, metalsmithing, pottery, and baskets.

Gathering and Sowing Basket: 

Gathering and Sowing Basket This reproduction closely resembles that of the 1900’s utilities basket from Dickenson County VA The acorn shape was used because one could easily cradle it in one arm and use the other hand to gather nuts. This was handcrafted by Carla Mckinney of Washington County, VA. She has been making baskets for 20 years. Heritage Product Price: $35.00 4 in stock

Feather Basket: 

Feather Basket This historic basket is similar to those made in the 1990’s for storage. But on a smaller scale. Most likely used to hold goose feathers for a mattress. Handcrafted by Marty Dunn from Washington County, VA. She has been producing baskets since 1992. Heritage Product Price: $25.00 3 in stock

Eagle Carved Doll bed: 

Eagle Carved Doll bed This is based on a late 19 th -century bed made by Hiram K. Starnes of the Starnes Bluff area of Scott County, VA. The headboard features an eagle carving flanked by starbursts. Handcrafted by Joel S. Harte, a dedicated furniture and cabinet maker for 30 years. Heritage Product Price: $179.99 2 in stock

Wreath of Roses Pillow: 

Wreath of Roses Pillow The quilted pillow was based on a quilt made by Sarah Henderson Russell Evans in 1870, she made it for her family and descendants still treasure it today. This replication was done by Retha Justus from Buchanan County, VA. She taught herself how to sew at the age 16. Heritage Product Price: $35.00 5 Dark Blue, 1 Light blue, 1 Green

Doll Dress: 

Doll Dress Reproduced by Gracie Clevinger of Maxie, VA. This is a replica of a dress that would have been worn by the women of the mid-19 th century. Heritage Product Price: $30.00 1 Red and Green Plaid, 1 Blue and Red Plaid

Corn Shuck Couple: 

Corn Shuck Couple Native Americans originated this art of corn shuck dolls. For a very long time toys were homemade and since corn shuck is durable and malleable many toys were crafted of it. Ganell Marshall made this replica and has been making them since 1960. Heritage Product Price: $18.00 a set 1 in green, 1 in pink, 1 in purple

Corn Suck Doll: 

Corn Suck Doll Native Americans originated this art of corn shuck dolls. For a very long time toys were homemade and since corn shuck is durable and malleable many toys were crafted of it. Ganell Marshal also made this corn shuck gentleman. Heritage Product Price: $10.00

Corn Shuck Angels: 

Corn Shuck Angels Native Americans originated this art of corn shuck dolls. For a very long time toys were homemade and since corn shuck is durable and malleable many toys were crafted of it. Ganell Marshall has been making corn shuck dolls since 1960 and has made a successful business of it. She offers many different folk art characters. Heritage Product Price: $25.00 3 in stock

Corn Shuck Spinner: 

Corn Shuck Spinner Native Americans originated this art of corn shuck dolls. For a very long time toys were homemade and since corn shuck is durable and malleable many toys were crafted of it. Ganell marshall created this replica from the depiction of Polly Wright a regional spinner from 1860. Heritage Product Price: $18.00 3 in stock

Cache Pot: 

Cache Pot Tim Frain is an artist with diverse interests and talents. This cache pot came from a replica in the mid 19 th -century. Heritage Product Price: $15.00 5 in stock

Cheese Mold: 

Cheese Mold James Barnett, from Smyth County, VA, has been a tinsmith for 36 years. He is following a family legacy of metalworking. Heritage Product Price: $35.00 2 in stock

Candle Holder: 

Candle Holder James Barnett, from Smyth County, VA, has been a tinsmith for 36 years. He is following a family legacy of metalworking Heritage Product Price: $3.00? 2 in stock

Tin Sconce: 

Tin Sconce James Barnett, from Smyth County, VA, has been a tinsmith for 36 years. He is following a family legacy of metalworking Heritage Product Price: $

Pierced-Tin Candle Lantern: 

Pierced-Tin Candle Lantern This lantern was from the 19 th century and crafted my James Barnett. It’s an elaborate pierced-tin design. Heritage Product Price: $75.00 2 in stock

Goblet-Style Trinket Box: 

Goblet-Style Trinket Box This unique box is reproduced from a circa 1920 handmade wooden goblet found in Northeast Tennessee Ray O’Connor is a classic woodworker who has been doing it since he was 12. Heritage Product Price: $100.00 6 in stock

Checkerboard Dresser Box: 

Checkerboard Dresser Box This is a one-of-a-kind box that was found in Smyth County, VA in 1920. Assembly with hand cut wooden blocks. Ray O’Connor, Scott County, VA. is a classic woodworker who has been doing it since he was 12. Heritage Product Price: $175.00 4 in stock

Wool Yarn: 

Wool Yarn In the mid 19 th -century some farmers began sending their wool to a process mill. This wool sheered from Washington County, VA sheep was processed by this time-honored method. From the Grandview Farm of Barbara, Jennifer, and Susan King Heritage Product Price: $10.00 3 cream and 4 yellow in stock