R.C. and Mabel Hagan - Woodworking

A native of Donalds, South Carolina (Abbeville County), Mr. Hagan crafted split-oak baskets, axe handles, and turkey calls, while Mrs. Hagan is recognized for her skill as a quilter. Mr. Hagan learned the art of split-oak basketmaking in childhood from a local African American artisan.

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How To Make Baskets
How To Make Baskets
Episode 2

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Grades: Higher Education

R.C. Hagan talks about how he makes baskets.
How To Make Baskets
How To Make Baskets
Episode 3

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R.C. Hagan talks about how he makes baskets.
Hunting Turkey | Digital Traditions
Hunting Turkey | Digital Traditions
Episode 6

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R.C. Hagan shares his love of hunting. For awhile turkey hunting had stopped in the Piedmont area of South Carolina, so he went hunting in Augusta during the open season.
Quilts | Digital Traditions
Quilts | Digital Traditions
Episode 10

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Mabel Hagan Is an accomplished quilter. She is pictured with a “Save All” quilt. The rop was made by her grandmother and was given to her as a wedding present. Five or six years later, she and her...
The Hagan's Photos | Digital Traditions
The Hagan's Photos | Digital Traditions

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Native of Donalds, SC (Abbeville County), Mr. Hagan made split-oak baskets, axe handles, and turkey calls while Mrs. Hagan is an accomplished quilter. Mr. Hagan learned to make split-oak baskets as a...