Ceramic Nurse Figurine

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a charming figurine of two children, with the taller child wearing a blue outfit accented with yellow seams and a nurse's cap featuring a red cross. The smaller child, standing in front, has an arm in a sling and is dressed in a pink and white checkered skirt, complemented by a beige top and sturdy boots. The children appear to be lovingly crafted, with intricate details such as big eyes and textured hair adorned with pink bows. The base of the figurine is painted to resemble a wooden platform, adding to its quaint and heartfelt aesthetic.

The image depicts a charming figurine of two children, with the taller child wearing a blue outfit accented with yellow seams and a nurse's cap featuring a red cross. The smaller child, standing in front, has an arm in a sling and is dressed in a pink and white checkered skirt, complemented by a beige top and sturdy boots. The children appear to be lovingly crafted, with intricate details such as big eyes and textured hair adorned with pink bows. The base of the figurine is painted to resemble a wooden platform, adding to its quaint and heartfelt aesthetic.

Name/Title

Ceramic Nurse Figurine

Entry/Object ID

2022.46.21

Use

Ceramic Figurine of a Black nurse and patient from the Young’s “The Treasures of The Heart” collection. Treasures of the Heart is meant to “depict the pride of Black heritage.”

Collection

Doll Museum, Black Nurses

Parts

Count

1

Material

Ceramic

Color

Green, Gray, Black, Brown, pink, Blue, Yellow, Red

Condition

Overall Condition

Good