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Lampshade created from white oak stakes and splits.
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General McAlexander Lampshade

People
Maker/Creator: General Washington McAlexander
Date
Unknown
Places
Bethlehem, Pilot ((Little River District)
Material/Medium

White oak

Specifications
  • Height: 13 1/2 inches
  • Diameter: 13 inches
Description

This lampshade is made with white oak ribs tapered on each end and inserted into holes drilled in the top and bottom rims. Its sides are woven from white oak splits. The crosspieces at the top are also handmade with a hole for setting the shade on a standard table lamp.

Keywords
White oak basketry, lampshade
Bio Sketch

General Washington McAlexander (1904-1999) had a reputation for making whatever he needed. He and his wife Minnie Lee Bowman McAlexander lived in the Bethlehem Church area of the county.