Handkerchiefs, Pew Babies, Bandages, Tears and Love
Title | Handkerchiefs, Pew Babies, Bandages, Tears and Love |
Publication Type | Magazine Article |
Year of Publication | 2013 |
Authors | Dawsey, Karen Cope |
Magazine | Smoky Mountain Historical Society Journal and Newsletter |
Volume | 39 |
Issue Number | 1 |
Pages | 19-21 |
Date Published | spring |
Subjects | Handicrafts, Mountain life, Personal narratives |
Description | Recounts the author's memories of handkerchiefs and their many uses. In addition to daily wiping, they dried tears at funerals, attracted attention from potential beaus, and made silent dolls for entertainment during church. Includes a photograph of a handkerchief knotted into a doll. |
Notes | Full text is available to members of the Smoky Mountain Historical Society. |