Art

Viola B. Muse

Crocus bags are utilized in many ways by Minnie E. Washington of 2023 Illinois St.Street, Jacksonville, FlaFlorida. From washed and bleached crocus bags, she conceived the idea of making skirts, suits, jackets, sweaters, chair backs, table runners, draperies, boys &and girls suits, rugs, and numerous other useful articles. The sacks are also dieddyed to add to their beauty and, because of their durability, can be made into many household arts. Minnie Washington is an outstanding character in Jacksonville, being the possessor of dozens of blue ribbons for her various kinds of work, such as canning, and preserving. Her work has been displayed at Statestate and Countycounty Fairsfairs throughout Florida. Is a writer of a story on "", which was submitted to State Board of Public InstructionsFor Instructions in place of Instruction, see Board of Public Instructions. and accepted. She is first person in this locality to make hardwater soap using cold water process. Is now teacher of Homehome Economicseconomics at Boylan Haven School,See Boylan Haven School. Jessie &and Franklin Sts.Streets, East Jacksonville, and at Stanton High School, (over)   Ashley, at corner Broad St.Street,The original location of Stanton High School was 521 West Ashley Street, at the intersection of West Ashley Street and Broad Street, as Muse indicates. and the Clara White Mission, 611 W.West Ashley StStreet;, under W.P.A.Works Progress Administration. Is the only authorized dietitian of Red Cross among colored, in state of Florida. (3)