DOLL

Object/Artifact

-

St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a traditional doll dressed in elaborate, ornate clothing, likely representing a figure of cultural or historical significance. The doll wears a finely detailed robe with intricate embroidery, prominently featuring a dragon design in golden thread on the front, symbolizing power and nobility. The outfit includes a red garment beneath the robe and sleeves trimmed with red and gold accents, enhancing the richness of its appearance. Atop the doll’s head is a decorative headpiece adorned with details that resemble jewels or gemstones, further emphasizing the figure's regal essence. The doll's face is delicately painted, with a serene expression and stylized features, capturing a specific cultural artistry. The doll stands on a neutral background that highlights its elaborate attire and craftsmanship. A small tag attached to the doll reads "Manchurian man/court dress" followed by a series of numbers, suggesting it's part of a catalog or collection.

The image depicts a traditional doll dressed in elaborate, ornate clothing, likely representing a figure of cultural or historical significance. The doll wears a finely detailed robe with intricate embroidery, prominently featuring a dragon design in golden thread on the front, symbolizing power and nobility. The outfit includes a red garment beneath the robe and sleeves trimmed with red and gold accents, enhancing the richness of its appearance. Atop the doll’s head is a decorative headpiece adorned with details that resemble jewels or gemstones, further emphasizing the figure's regal essence. The doll's face is delicately painted, with a serene expression and stylized features, capturing a specific cultural artistry. The doll stands on a neutral background that highlights its elaborate attire and craftsmanship. A small tag attached to the doll reads "Manchurian man/court dress" followed by a series of numbers, suggesting it's part of a catalog or collection.

Name/Title

DOLL

Entry/Object ID

662/16095

Description

male/Manchurian/court dress-old empire/colorful brocade dress/gold headdress

Collection

Chinese Dolls, Dolls

Made/Created

Place

Continent

Asia

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Country

China

Culture/Tribe

Chinese
Asian

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Dolls

Search Terms

Toys, Dolls, Mrs. L.T. Golding

Dimensions

Height

12 in

Width

3-1/2 in

Depth

1-1/4 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Composition

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Aug 3, 2004

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Mrs. L. T. Golding