Franklyn De Loach

Split-oak basketmaker from Varnville, SC (Hampton County). Interview conducted by Michael Chiarappa.

Episode 1

Audio

Grades: Higher Education

Franklyn De Loach shares how the baskets were used according to their sizes.

Episode 2

Audio

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Franklin De Loach shares how the tradition of basketmaking was passed down in his family.

Episode 3

Audio

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Franklyn De Loach talks about the process of putting baskets together, from the bottom on up.

Episode 4

Audio

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Franklyn De Loach shares the details on getting the wood to make split-oak baskets.

Document

Grades: Higher Education

The document includes transcripts for Franklyn De Loach's audio.

Photo

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Split-oak basketmaker from Varnville, SC (Hampton County).

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