Record #:

5574

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

At age 103, Sally Parnell of Davidson County has been a rag rug weaver for almost 95 years. When her husband died, she needed to make a living. Rug sales gave her skills greater prominence. In 1990, she received an N.C. Folk Heritage Award.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 44 Issue 1 & 2, 1997, p31-32

Subject(s):

Weaving--Davidson County; Parnell, Sally Ferebee; Rag rugs--Davidson County; Weavers--Davidson County