Name/Title
Figurine in Tan DressEntry/Object ID
2011.720.3Description
A ceramic or wood, paper, and fabric figurine in an intricately embroidered tan dress, dark slippers, and long black braided hair.Collection
History Collection, Helen P. Formos Memorial CollectionCataloged By
collectionsintern@numulosgatos.orgEthnography
Notes
Box 16 notes that its contents are "possibly from Burma [Myanmar]" but there is no documentation. Some evidence suggests that these are Javanese pieces.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
Base of figurineTranscription
$1.50Material/Technique
LabelLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
FigurineNomenclature Secondary Object Term
StatueNomenclature Primary Object Term
SculptureNomenclature Class
ArtNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Height
11 inWidth
3-3/4 inLength
3 inMaterial
Ceramic, Fabric, Paper, WoodRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Helen P. FormosNotes
CollectorPerson or Organization
Bridget Meek, Mary FormosNotes
DonorsProvenance
Provenance Detail
Gift of Bridget Meek & Mary FormosAcquisition Method
GiftNotes/Remarks
This gift established the Helen P. Formos Memorial Collection
