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 became popular again. Doll makers began to experiment with different shapes and designs. This doll's colorful clothing is made from dyed cornhusks.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Cornhusk doll

Date Made

1920-1940

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

72.177.431.6

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Almena Gray Wilde.

Material

Husk (Plant material)

Color

Purple
Yellow (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 7.25 in
Width: 3.25 in
Length: 1.5 in

Cornhusk Doll, 1920-1940