#59 Chinese Mission Doll

Object/Artifact

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MMN Estate Inventory

Entry/Object ID

059 Chinese

Description

A traditional Chinese handcrafted doll produced by the Door of Hope Mission, an institution known for its finely detailed dolls depicting figures from Chinese society and everyday life. Characteristic of the early twentieth century, these dolls feature carefully carved and painted faces, often of sandalwood, with individually tailored garments fashioned from traditional Chinese textiles. Their costumes, hairstyles, and accessories were designed to represent specific occupations, social classes, and cultural traditions. Produced as part of the mission's vocational training program for women and girls, Door of Hope dolls are admired for their craftsmanship, historical authenticity, and detailed representation of Chinese dress and customs during the late Qing and early Republican periods.

Made/Created

Time Period

Early Republic Period

Place

* Untyped Place

China

Location

Room

MMN Closet

Building

2660 S Birmingham Place

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Amount Paid

$825.00

Date

Jun 2, 1993

Acquired From

Jon Eric Riis

Name/Title

#59 Chinese Mission Doll