This financial report for Allanstand Cottage Industries for 1926 provides an overall financial statement as well as a balance sheet for specific craft categories. The Status of Merchandise Account documents purchases, sales, and remaining...
This article on how to reseat chairs was written by Harriet Cushman Wilkie and published in the March 1917 issue of "The Modern Priscilla." The article details how to weave chair seats using natural materials such as cattail leaves, cornhusks,...
The doll was made of cornhusks by Frances Nicholson of Jackson County, N.C., in the 1930s. The doll is dressed in a natural colored skirt, hat and top, trimmed in red. The doll is holding a basket and has blond woolen braids.
A fan-shaped handbag was made by Frances Nicholson of Jackson County, N.C. in the 1940s. The handbag was made from natural cornhusks is finished with a scalloped edge and a pair of handles.
This sunbonnet or sunshade was made by Frances Nicholson of Jackson County, N.C. in the 1930s. The shade is made of natural cornhusks with a lavender grosgrain binding and tie and is in good condition.
This handbag was made by Frances Nicholson of Jackson County, N.C. in the 1940s. The handbag was made of natural cornhusks with a zipper fabric pocket inside and has two handles attached by plastic "O" rings and a string latch.
This small decorative pin cushion was made by Frances Nicholson of Jackson County, N.C. in the 1950s. Shaped like a hat made of cornhusks, the pin cushion has a crocheted top over lace and is decorated with ribbon and flowers.
This flat envelope-type handbag was made by Frances Nicholson of Jackson County, N.C. in the 1940s. It is made from cornhusks with binding along edge, the interior is lined with gray/green fabric.
This illustrated guide was produced for an exhibition on cornhusk crafts held at the Southern Highland Handicraft Guild's Folk Art Center Museum, October 3 through December 4, 1981. The guide gives a brief history of cornhusk crafts and lists the...
This photograph depicts a set of cornhusk dolls, known as the "Husk Family," made by Margaret Revis and sold through Allanstand Cottage Industries starting in the 1920s. The two black faced dolls have nut heads, while the others are entirely of...
This door mat was made from braided cornhusks. The maker is unknown but it was probably made in the early 20th century. This mat was collected by Frances Goodrich.
The doll was made of cornhusks by Frances Nicholson of Jackson County, N.C., in the 1930s. The doll is dressed in a natural colored skirt, hat and top, trimmed in red. The doll is holding a basket and has blond woolen braids.
This handbag was made by Frances Nicholson of Jackson County, N.C. in the 1940s. The handbag was made of natural cornhusks with a zipper fabric pocket inside and has two handles attached by plastic "O" rings and a string latch.
Shadrach Birdic "Birdie" Mace, 1892-1973, demonstrated chair making at many of the Craftsman's Fairs. Here he sits at a draw-horse using a draw-knife to do the shaping for chair pieces. His wife, Sara, makes the chair seats by twisting cornhusks...
This photograph of an Allanstand Cottage Industries display includes baskets, brooms, and metal fireplace tools. There are also two oval mats made from cornhusks to be used as doormats. The photograph was made on October 3, 1935 to be used for...
The Cherokee traditionally made mats from rivercane and weavings were also made from cotton. This woven textile, measuring about two feet across, is woven out of cornhusks. While its maker is not known, the weaving is part of the permanent...
