Violet Hensley

Violet Brumley Hensley, shown here appearing on The Art Linkletter Show; circa 1970. Hensley has received state and national acclaim for her fiddle making and playing abilities.

White man in suit smiling observing white woman and man playing violin and musical saw

Courtesy of Violet Hensley

Media

Time Period

Divergent Prosperity and the Arc of Reform (1968–2022)

Category

Folk Art / Folklore and Folklife

Type

Person

Race & Ethnicity

White

Gender

Female

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