Cyprus Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a small, intricately designed doll dressed in traditional attire. The doll wears a white shirt beneath a deep blue vest, fastened with silver buttons that add a touch of realism to its presentation. Its trousers are black, and around the waist hangs a striking, vertically striped sash in golden-yellow and white, complete with frayed ends for added detail. The doll is completed with a black fabric cap and a pair of tiny black shoes. Its facial features feature painted eyes, brows, and a delicate mustache, which give the doll a character-filled expression. The background is a warm, solid orange, highlighting the doll’s vivid colors and craftsmanship.

The image depicts a small, intricately designed doll dressed in traditional attire. The doll wears a white shirt beneath a deep blue vest, fastened with silver buttons that add a touch of realism to its presentation. Its trousers are black, and around the waist hangs a striking, vertically striped sash in golden-yellow and white, complete with frayed ends for added detail. The doll is completed with a black fabric cap and a pair of tiny black shoes. Its facial features feature painted eyes, brows, and a delicate mustache, which give the doll a character-filled expression. The background is a warm, solid orange, highlighting the doll’s vivid colors and craftsmanship.

Name/Title

Cyprus Doll

Entry/Object ID

2025.15.9

Description

Doll is dressed in black pants, white shirt & blue vest, tied around the waist is a wide long belt made out of striped fabric. Hands and boots are plastic. The Doll is topped with a black hat. The painted face has very distinguished black eyebrows, eyes and mustache. Red cheeks and red lips From the collection of Gladys Rinehart