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 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 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 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.
These 12 black and white photographs are of items woven and sold by the Penland Weavers and Potters during the 1940s and 1950s. The images depict hand-woven scarves, placemats (including some woven with sedge grass), napkins, runners, mats, aprons...
