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• Authentic vintage corn-husk doll handmade by noted Appalachian folk artist May Ritchie Deschamps
• Depicts an elegantly dressed woman carrying a finely woven basket
• Detailed natural-fiber construction with painted facial features, green dress accents, wrapped hands and an elaborate woven hat with decorative fibers
• Original “Hand Made by May Ritchie Deschamps” paper maker tag remains attached
• Deschamps was an important Appalachian Craft Revival artisan whose corn-husk dolls are documented in museum collections
• An appealing example of traditional Southern Appalachian folk art and a desirable piece for collectors of handmade dolls, regional crafts and Americana
Condition: Very good vintage condition overall. The doll appears complete and displays beautifully. Natural age toning, minor fraying, loose fibers and small irregularities are present as expected with dried corn-husk construction. The hat fibers are somewhat disheveled. The original tag shows age toning, edge wear and old handwriting on the reverse. No obvious major breaks or repairs were observed. Please examine all photographs closely, as they are part of the description.
The doll will be carefully supported and boxed to protect the delicate natural fibers during shipment.
