Spangler's Ghost Writer

[Jim Garrett]

The Mudd House has many example of Dr. Mudd's handywork and a couple examples of Edman Spangler's. Dr. Mudd seems to have been very prolific in his work, producing many fine pieces including the inlaid table, canes, cribbage boards (1 resides at the Mudd house, another at the Museum of the Confederacy) and other items. They are all fine pieces, exhibiting high attention to detail, and the hands of an artist.

Edman Spangler made two doll chairs for Mudd children. They are also at the Mudd House. They exhibit the work of a carpenter. A man familiar with making large things. They are simple, unadorned pieces. The handywork of a simple hard-working honest man. Straight forward and utilitarian.