Aaron Buff
Aaron Buff | |
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Born | |
Died | January 11, 1994 Mount Gilead Church Cemetery, Connelly Springs | (aged 82)
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Chair-maker |
Spouse(s) | Vergie Leatherman Buff |
Parent(s) | David Hull Buff (father), Cordelia Elizabeth Cook Buff |
Aaron Buff (August 31, 1911 – January 11, 1994)[1] was a state-acclaimed chair-maker who specialized in making slatback chairs[2] with woven oak-spit seats, children's chairs and highchairs. His chairs have been purchased by the North Carolina Museum of History, and are also displayed at Hart Square in Hickory, North Carolina.[2]
Buff was the recipient of the North Carolina Heritage Award presented by the North Carolina Arts Council in 1994 before his death.
Awards received[]
References[]
- ^ Find A Grave. "Aaron Thomas Buff". Retrieved April 6, 2016.
- ^ a b North Carolina Arts Council (1994). North Carolina Folk Heritage Award. Retrieved April 6, 2016.
Categories:
- North Carolina culture
- People from Burke County, North Carolina
- 1994 deaths
- 1911 births
- Designer stubs