Name/Title
Female DollEntry/Object ID
NU 2023.856Description
A large, fabric female doll. The doll is wearing white shoes with red bows, as well as a multi-tiered white, brown, orange, and yellow striped dress. There is a bow in the back of the dress, made out of the same pattern and fabric. There are also two red flowers with black centers near the left shoulder. The doll is wearing a brown beaded necklace, and a red decoration with striped tails in her black hair. She is holding a woven basket with brown fabric and pink and green flowers with both hands, in front of her body. Her facial features are painted on.Collection
Martin Collection, History CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgEthnography
Cultural Region
Region
Caribbean, Central AmericaContinent
South AmericaNotes
The tag indicates that the doll is either from the West Indies, or depicts someone from the West Indies.Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DollNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old Object NumberOther Number
491Dimensions
Width
11 inLength
21-1/2 inMaterial
Fabric, Plant FiberProvenance
Provenance Detail
Gift of the Maud Martin EstateOwner/Agent
Maud MartinAcquisition Method
GiftAcquisition Date
Oct 1976Notes/Remarks
The executor of Maud Martin's estate donated the items; unclear if there was any direction given in her will.
