York Coverlet
History: The muted colors of this overshot coverlet were made using natural dyes. Until the 1860s, color could only be obtained from natural goods, primarily plants. In the Appalachians, natural...
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Callie York
About Foxfire Exhibits
The collections at Foxfire contain hundreds of artifacts used throughout daily life in Southern Appalachia, from the 19th to 21st centuries. These exhibits investigate some of the deeper themes that make up the culture of these mountains, and provide historical context for the material culture.
