Palmetto Silver:
Riches of the South

This is the first publication in many years to showcase the superb craftsmanship of SC silver. From utilitarian flatware to decorative trophies, the pieces in this book provide a stunning visual record of the history and individuals connected to the making and trade of these Palmetto State wares. 2003. 83 pages. Hard or soft cover.

$40 hard cover / $25 soft cover

Row Upon Row: Sea Grass Baskets of the South Carolina Lowcountry

This influential publication is the only detailed history of what may be South Carolina's most important African-American folk art form. This pioneering work by Dale Rosengarten has been reissued several times and is still in demand. It traces these baskets from simple agricultural tools on colonial plantations, through items made for the Charleston tourist market, to the sophisticated art pieces produced by today's finest weavers. 1986. 64 pages. Soft cover.

$15

Telling the Story, 1801-2001:
A University Collects, Preserves, and Interprets

A selection of the University collections at McKissick Museum are illustrated and interpreted. Essays by current and former curators trace the history and significance of the collections as well as the Museum's work to collect and present the rich history of regional arts and material culture. Fully illustrated in color, the many objects and art works present an interweaving of folk traditions, fine art, and history. 2004. 58 pages. Soft cover.

$20