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While we remain the place to come for Cotton Inc. mugs and bumper stickers,
cool Museum T-shirts and caps, southern folklore and
historical nonfiction, the shop now boasts a wide array of wares
provided by local artist, craftspeople, and foodies.
Quirky hand crafted jewelry, beautiful paintings by Memphis' own Rebecca Tickle, and quilted postcards are just a few of the gems you'll uncover at Cotton Seed. Share the decadent flavors of the south with sweet treats from Delta Pecans, Memphis Rib Rub from Backdoor Herbs, and Yummy Honey Nut Bread from War Eagle Mill. Whether you stop by to browse the shop, purchase admission tickets, or begin your audio tour of Cotton Row a friendly staff member will be waiting to help.
Hours of Operation
Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: Noon - 5 p.m.
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Cotton Museum T-shirt
$15.00
Commemorate your visit to the Cotton Museum and look good while you're doing it. Our T-shirts are of course 100% cotton and are true to standard men's sizes.
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Mini Cotton Bale
$10.50
These adorable 6 inch cotton bales are hand made by local craftsman Johnny Shaw out of solid packed cotton just like their 500 pound cousins. Traditionally, American cotton traders gave miniature bales as gifts when courting perspective clients at home and abroad. Today these conveniently sized mini bales make great conversation pieces and add fall flare to any table arrangement.
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Cotton Museum Cap
$20.00
Whether you're working in the field, strolling around Downtown Memphis, or mowing your front yard, a Cotton Museum Cap will keep your eyes shaded from the hot southern sun. All caps adjust for a perfect fit.
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Delta Empire: Lee Wilson and the Transformation of Agriculture in the New South
$45.00
Jeannie Whayne is Professor of History at the University of Arkansas and Adjunct Curator of American History at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas. Whayne has published over a dozen articles and essays on Arkansas, African American, and Southern history. She has edited, authored, and co-authored nine books. The Arkansas Historical Association has presented the 2012 J. G. Ragsdale Book Award in Arkansas History, to Dr. Whayne For Delta Empire. This work presents the fascinating history of a powerful plantation owner, Robert E. "Lee" Wilson, in the Arkansas delta that recounts the evolution of southern agriculture from the late nineteenth century through World War II.
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Cotton Museum Tote
$12.00
Great for books or quick trips to the corner store, this tote will help keep your hands free and keep plastic out of our landfills. These handy 14" by 15" bags are made of sturdy 100% cotton twill and printed with our award winning logo. Go green today with a Cotton Museum Tote.
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"Early Cotton"
$55.00
With her painting "Early Cotton", Dawn Betterhausen created the perfect icon for Memphis' historic cotton industry. Once referred to as the "Mule Capitol of the World", our city supported the globe's largest mule market until the 1950's and remains the industry's largest spot market for trading cotton. These 23"x23" prints, individually signed and numbered, serve as a beautiful reminder of our southern heritage.
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