15.2.1: Grass Roots: The Enduring Art of the Lowcountry Basket Documentary Production and Recordings, 2006-2008, and undated
Scope and Contents
Holds various DVDs pertaining to the creation of the documentary video by Dana Sardet. Includes versions of exhibit clips, rice field scrims, the Penn Center, and montages. Also contains photographs images by Sardet. From WorldCat: "Basket makers of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina are filmed harvesting materials used to create their baskets, making their baskets, and talking about the meaning of their work. This documentary explores the current state of this kind of coiled grass basketry in the lowcountry of South Carolina and what its future may be."
Dates
- Creation: 2006-2008, and undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Rosengarten, Dale, 1948- (Person)
Access Restrictions
No restrictions. The Grass Roots collection is open and available for use.
Extent
From the Collection: 15.0 linear feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture Repository
125 Bull Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424 United States
843-953-7608
averyresearchcenter@cofc.edu