Argentinian Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a small handmade doll crafted from fabric and yarn. The doll features black yarn hair styled in long braids, tied with silver thread bows, adding a decorative touch. Its face, made from a beige fabric, has minimalistic blue eyes and a red stitched mouth. The doll is dressed in a white felt upper garment, accented with subtle blue stitching on the sleeves and a grey apron-like piece on the front. The outfit's hem is neatly finished with parallel lines of silver embroidery, giving it a refined appearance. The background is a warm, gradient mix of orange and brown hues, complementing the doll's earthy, handmade aesthetic. The overall scene conveys a sense of cultural or traditional craftsmanship, highlighting attention to detail in its modest construction and elaborate decoration.

The image shows a small handmade doll crafted from fabric and yarn. The doll features black yarn hair styled in long braids, tied with silver thread bows, adding a decorative touch. Its face, made from a beige fabric, has minimalistic blue eyes and a red stitched mouth. The doll is dressed in a white felt upper garment, accented with subtle blue stitching on the sleeves and a grey apron-like piece on the front. The outfit's hem is neatly finished with parallel lines of silver embroidery, giving it a refined appearance. The background is a warm, gradient mix of orange and brown hues, complementing the doll's earthy, handmade aesthetic. The overall scene conveys a sense of cultural or traditional craftsmanship, highlighting attention to detail in its modest construction and elaborate decoration.

Name/Title

Argentinian Doll

Entry/Object ID

2025.15.10

Description

"Wife of Gaucho", the Doll is wearing a long blue skirt, white blouse and white shawl. She has long dark pigtails From the collection of Gladys Rinehart