Cornhusk Doll, 1920-1940
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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. Doll makers began to experiment with different shapes and designs. This doll's bonnet and purse are made of printed fabric.
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. Doll makers began to experiment with different shapes and designs. This doll's bonnet and purse are made of printed fabric.
Artifact
Cornhusk doll
Date Made
1920-1940
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
72.177.431.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Almena Gray Wilde.
Material
Husk (Plant material)
Cloth
Color
Beige (Color)
Red
Blue
Green
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 8.25 in
Width: 5 in
Length: 1.25 in
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