# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Catherine Evans Whitener and Other Women of Northwest Georgia’s Tufted Fashion Industry
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Presented by Ashley Callahan, “Catherine Evans Whitener and Other Women of the Northwest Georgia’s Tufted Fashion Industry” will discuss the history of candlewick and chenille garment production in northwestern Georgia from the 1920s through the 1950s. Callahan will highlight the roles of Catherine Evans Whitener and other women who were the leaders and innovators in the field. 

Ashley Callahan is an independent scholar and former curator of decorative arts at the Georgia Museum of Art. She holds a Master of Arts in the History of American Decorative Arts from Parsons School of Design and the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum, and a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from Sewanee, the University of the South. She is the author of "Southern Tufts: The Regional Origins and National Craze for Chenille Fashion", "Frankie Welch's Americana: Fashion', Scarves, and Politics;" "Georgia Bellflowers: "The Furniture of Henry Eugene Thomas;" "Modern Threads: Fashion and Art by Mariska Karasz;" and "Enchanting Modern: Ilonka Karasz", and coauthor of "Crafting History: Textiles, Metals, and Ceramics at the University of Georgia." 

This event is free and open to the public.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dalton/catherine-evans-whitener-and-other-women-of-northwest-georgia’s-tufted-fashion-industry/200029386751217
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 124

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Dalton
- **state**: GA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Creative Arts Guild
- **lat**: 34.776443091427
- **long**: -84.976913166963
- **full address**: Creative Arts Guild, 649 Clark St, Dalton, GA 30720, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Catherine Evans Whitener and Other Women of Northwest Georgia’s Tufted Fashion Industry being held?
  - **A:** Catherine Evans Whitener and Other Women of Northwest Georgia’s Tufted Fashion Industry takes place on Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Creative Arts Guild, 649 Clark St, Dalton, GA 30720, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Catherine Evans Whitener and Other Women of Northwest Georgia’s Tufted Fashion Industry?
  - **A:** Catherine Evans Whitener and Other Women of Northwest Georgia’s Tufted Fashion Industry is organized by Bandy Heritage Center For Northwest Georgia.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Catherine Evans Whitener and Other Women of Northwest Georgia’s Tufted Fashion Industry is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dalton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 120+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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