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Grass Roots Montage, November 2007

 File — Box: 23, Folder: 17

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

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: November 2007

Creator

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

Materials Specific Details

DVD-R disc: "24 minutes; some drops, slow speed."

Repository Details

Part of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture Repository

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