Page 86 of a paperback called "Native American Designs in Cross Stitch" by
Frankye Jones is an Illustration of "Cherokee Alphabet as Created by
Sequoyah" (Ms Jones words, not mine). Finished design size on 18-count
fabric is 10-3/4 x 10-1/4. the general info says "This Cherokee alphabet
was created by Sequoyah, over a period of several years in the early 1800's.
The alphabet enabled the Cherokee prople to read, publish newspapers and
books, and to establish their own schools.
The Cherokee people lived in the southern Appalachian mountains, but in
1830's were forced from their lands by the US gov't and wer moved on foot to
what was then Indian Territory, now Oklahoma. Many of the Cherokee perished
along the way, and the journey is known as the Trail of Tears. A few of the
Cherokee hid and stayed in the South, so that now there are Cherokee settle-
ments both in the South and Oklahoma.
The Cherokee art combines bright colors and geometric forms, and, occasionally,
included European-influenced floral designs.
Total of 3 pages including the chart. If anyone wants a copy of it, FOR
EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, they can contact me.
lyn
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