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Cornshuck Hat by Leola Simmons Only a handful of people still weave cornshucks in Louisiana, all of whom are African American. Several different methods are used by the various craftspeople. Leola Simmons of Downsville plaits the shucks and then coils the plait to make both wide and narrow brim hats. She wears the hats for gardening, fishing, or as dress hats for church. North Louisiana African American Cornshuck Photo: Thomas A. Wintz, Jr. Click the artist's name to open a new window with more information about that artist.   Artifact 10 of 856    Previous Return to Search Results Next  For this artifact, there are 2 related artifacts. Click a thumbnail image or a name of a related artifact to open a new window with more information about that related artifact. Click an artist's name to open a new window with more information about that artist. Palmetto Hat Palmetto by Elvina Kidder Cornshuck Purse Cornshuck by Willie London Search Artifacts for within all exhibit artifacts only Decorative only Domestic only Instruments only Occupational only Ritual/Festive only Toys advanced search

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