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	Search results for Deschamps, May Ritchie    Refine your search Subject - Craft Cornhusk Craft -- Appa... (3) Dolls -- Appalachian R... (3) Date Created 1947/1949 (3) results 1-3 of 3 item(s)  page 1 of 1 : ( <<  1  >> ) :: previous : next select all : clear all : add to favorites   Image: Title: Creator: Format: Description: 1. [Cornhusk doll with basket] Deschamps, May Ritchie, 1896-1982 craft object This cornhusk doll was made by May Ritchie Deschamps (1896-1982) of Swannanoa, North Carolina, ca. late 1940s. The doll wears a hat and elaborate dress made of dark-colored shucks. The woman is carrying a basket, has fingers and hair. There is a tag attached to her with "Allanstand Mountain Crafts" of the Southern Highland Handicraft Guild indicating this item was probably offered for sale in the Allanstand Craft Shop. Deschamps is part of the Ritchie family of cornhusk doll-makers, whose figures are characterized by several unique wrapping techniques that are not used in other cornhusk traditions. 2. [Cornhusk doll with green dress] Deschamps, May Ritchie, 1896-1982 craft object This cornhusk doll was made by May Ritchie Deschamps (1896-1982) of Swannanoa, North Carolina, ca. late 1940s. The doll wears a green dress with a bow tied in the back. The doll has fingers and is carrying a piece of corn shuck (possibly representing a broom). The face is fading and is in fragile condition. Deschamps is part of the Ritchie family of cornhusk doll-makers, whose figures are characterized by several unique wrapping techniques that are not used in other cornhusk traditions. 3. [Cornhusk doll with sticks] Deschamps, May Ritchie, 1896-1982 craft object This cornhusk doll was made by May Ritchie Deschamps (1896-1982) of Swanannoa, North Carolina, circa late 1940s. The doll is a woman wearing a dress and cape with a bow tied in front of her waist. Her face is drawn with markers. She is holding two sticks tied with red yarn. Deschamps is part of the Ritchie family of cornhusk doll-makers, whose figures are characterized by several unique wrapping techniques that are not used in other cornhusk traditions. select all : clear all : add to favorites results 1-3 of 3 item(s)  page 1 of 1 : ( <<  1  >> ) :: previous : next
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