This 3' x 2' painting of an unknown woman was in my aunts home. Can anyone identify her? Possible last names are: Gilbert, Jackson, Pender, Mercer or McBryde
Before we had photos we painted to capture the faces of the people from our past.
Before the invention of photography, artists were the primary chroniclers of historical figures and their stories. Explore a remarkable collection of paintings that provide a vivid glimpse into the li...
The single most popular fashion accessory for men and women used to be the hat - practical or decorative!
Etiquette used to dictate that it would be "a disgrace to venture out of the house without a hat and gloves" and it was not unusual at the turn of the 20th century for both men and women to change the...
Journey Through Time: Capturing North Carolina's Rich Heritage in Photographs.
In the 1700s, North Carolina evolved from a primarily agrarian society into a burgeoning colony. It was instrumental in the American Revolution, hosting events like the Battle of Guilford Courthouse i...