Still life with dulcimer, cornhusk doll, woodcarvings, and weaving

This photograph features an arrangement of handmade craft items and was taken by John Jacob Niles, in the 1930s. Niles (1892-1980) accompanied and assisted Doris Ulmann on her photography trips through Appalachia. This photograph features several carvings made at the John C. Campbell Folk School, where he and Ulmann visited in 1933 and 1934. Niles also served as Music Director at the Folk School in 1935. Niles is most known as a composer, singer and collector of traditional ballads. He also played and handcrafted traditional musical instruments