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Listen: The Blues ProgramA few baskets made by Lucreaty Clark in Lamont, Florida.
Image Number
F782876
Photographer
McCallum, Brenda, Collector.
Date
1978
Rights
Collection
Folklife Collection.
Series 1577, Box 16, FF35
Series 1577, Box 16, FF35
Geographic Term
Subject Term
Additional Creator
Clark, Lucreaty J.,1904-1986.
Additional Creator
Clark, Lucreaty J.,1904-1986.
Physical Description
1 photoprint - b&w - 35 mm.
Biographical Note
Lucreaty Clark was born in Lamont, Florida in 1904 and learned to make white oak baskets from her parents, who learned from their parents. Originally these sturdy baskets were used to hold cotton and carry vegetables. The tradition of white oak basket making has been carried on by Lucreaty Clark's grandson, Alphonso Jennings.
A few baskets made by Lucreaty Clark in Lamont, Florida.
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