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	Search results for Revis, Margaret C.    Refine your search Subject - Craft Cornhusk Craft -- Appa... (6) Dolls -- Appalachian R... (6) Toys -- Appalachian Re... (1) Date Created 1910/1920 (2) 1920/1939 (2) 1930 (1) 1930-06-24 (1) results 1-6 of 6 item(s)  page 1 of 1 : ( <<  1  >> ) :: previous : next select all : clear all : add to favorites   Image: Title: Creator: Format: Description: 1. [Cornhusk doll patent] Revis, Margaret C.; United States. Patent Office.; unpublished document This is the official patent granted to Allanstand Cottage Industries for the female cornhusk doll produced by Margaret C. Revis of Weaverville, N.C. The design itself is shown on page 2. Revis' created the "Husk" family of dolls which were sold through the Allanstand shop during the 1920s and 1930s. Although Revis continued to produce the dolls, she had the patent made out to the Allanstand shop. 2. [Cornhusk doll: Cornelius Husk] Revis, Margaret C.; craft object This cornhusk doll, named "Cornelius Husk," was designed and made by Margaret Revis and sold through Allanstand Cottage Industries starting in the 1920s. With Revis' permission, the Alanstand shop patented the doll's design in April 1930 and received exclusive rights to the doll for seven years. The doll has a woven hat, fingers, pants, and shoes. The legs and feet are made from wooden sticks. It is the natural corn shuck color and a face has been drawn on. The Husk family and other cornhusk dolls were featured on postcards and pricelists for the Allanstand craft shop. This particular doll was apparently sent to John Parris, longtime columnist for the Asheville Citizen-Times newspaper, by Margaret Roberts, manager of the Allanstand shop in 1960. This item is in fragile condition. 3. [Cornhusk doll: Cornelius Husk] Revis, Margaret C.; craft object This cornhusk doll, named "Cornelius Husk," was designed and made by Margaret Carson Revis and sold through Allanstand Cottage Industries starting in the 1920s. With Revis' permission, the Alanstand shop patented the doll's design in April 1930 and received exclusive rights to the doll for seven years. 4. [Cornhusk doll: Junior] Revis, Margaret C.; craft object; This early 1900s cornhusk doll was made by Margaret Revis as part of her Husk Family of dolls. This would be Junior of the junior twins. He originally carried a walking stick. His face is inked onto a cornhusk form. 5. [Cornhusk doll: Maizie Husk] Revis, Margaret C.; craft object This cornhusk doll, named "Maizie Husk," was designed and made by Margaret Carson Revis and sold through Allanstand Cottage Industries starting in the 1920s. With Revis' permission, the Allanstand shop patented the doll's design in April 1930 and received exclusive rights to the doll for seven years. 6. [Cornhusk doll: Millie] Revis, Margaret C.; craft object; This early 1900s cornhusk doll was made by Margaret Revis as part of her Husk Family of dolls. This would be Millie of the junior twins. The face was inked onto a cornhusk form. select all : clear all : add to favorites results 1-6 of 6 item(s)  page 1 of 1 : ( <<  1  >> ) :: previous : next
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