Oral history of Tammy Fowler

Identifier:

4224.FowlerTammy.AudioInt.11.22.19

Title:

Oral history of Tammy Fowler

Date:

2019-11-22

Creator:

Fowler, Tammy

Contributor:

Hilliard, Emily, Henkin, Aaron

Description:

Tammy Fowler and her husband Bob are the owners of Trophy Antiques and Hair at Five Corners on the West Side of Charleston. They manage estate sales, sell antiques, and cut hair out of their shop. Fowler grew up on a farm in Mason County, where her mother taught her the antiques business. In this interview, Fowler talks about her two trades, gives a tour of her shop, shares her hairstyling philosophy, and reflects on her relationships with her customers. Fowler was interviewed by WYPR producer Aaron Henkin with state folklorist Emily Hilliard as part of the Out of the Blocks podcasts two episodes on Charlestons West Side. Learn more: https://wvfolklife.org/2020/01/17/out-of-the-blocks-podcast-highlights-charlestons-west-side-west-virginia-folklife-hosts-listening-party-february-12/

Subject:

Collectors and collecting, Charleston (W. Va.), Beauty operators, Antiques--United States, Art glass, Glass manufacture

Rights:

In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted

Location:

Charleston (W. Va.)

Format:

audio/wav

Language:

English

Source:

A&M 4224, West Virginia Folklife Program Collection