Aaron Buff | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Died | January 11, 1994 (aged 82) Mount Gilead Church Cemetery, Connelly Springs |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Chair-maker |
| Spouse | 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.
- 1 2 North Carolina Arts Council (1994). North Carolina Folk Heritage Award. Retrieved April 6, 2016.
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