Cornhusk Doll, 1920-1940

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Artifact Overview

By 1920, more Americans lived in cities than on farms, and most things were made in factories by machines. People began to appreciate traditional crafts made by hand. During this Craft Revival of the 1920s and 1930s, cornhusk dolls enjoyed renewed popularity. This unusually large cornhusk doll wears a dress and hat that reflect 1920s fashions.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Cornhusk doll

Date Made

1920-1940

Creator Notes

Possibly made in North or South Carolina.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

41.214.52

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mrs. E. G. Douglas.

Material

Husk (Plant material)
Bamboo (Material)

Color

Beige (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 24.5 in
Width: 9.5 in
Length: 4.25 in

Cornhusk Doll, 1920-1940