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Which of these artists' father was a Civil War general?
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Which one of these is based on stitching fabric?
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This artist was known for his sketches of the Civil War.
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Roane County artist Jeff Fetty is known for his work in this field.
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This Pendleton County native achieved regional notoriety late in life for his folk art.
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Artist Helen Chilton's best-known work involves what subject matter?
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This Charleston-based artist helped outfit the state Centennial showboat Rhododendron and curate the 1968 Appalachian Corridors exhibition.
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During the Civil War, this 12-year-old future artist guided U.S. troops to an important river landing in Parkersburg.
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This West Virginia first lady played a leading role in Mountain Artisans, a cooperative quilting business.
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When this work won the top art prize for the 1963 Centennial, Charleston Mayor John Shanklin called it "atrocious."
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