Women and Ginseng: Mary Lawson

Many people feel that dealing American ginseng is men’s work. Mary Lawson and a handful of other women prove them wrong. Through word-of-mouth advertising, straight and fair dealing, and a loyal base of diggers, Lawson can hold her own with any male dealer.

Explore the exhibition: https://s.si.edu/ginseng

Filmed and produced by Clara Haizlett
Illustrations by Rosalie Haizlett
Research and interviews by Mary Hufford
Music: “Ontario Blues” by Elizabeth Cotten

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