Historical treasure of the month
Published 6:18 pm Thursday, December 9, 2010
Santa doesnt have anything over the museum when it comes to dolls. More than 35 handmade, international, local, and other authentic dolls are on display at the Polk County Museum in Columbus. The collection of Jane Merriwether Corbitt of Tryon is on exhibit in all its glory. The dolls represent the native dress of several North American, South American, and European countries and are very colorful. They vary in size, shape, and design and although old, are well preserved. Not only will the young at heart find this display fun but students of costume design and natural fabrics will find these artifacts a great source of information. Museum hours are 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday. (photo submitted)