Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

This image features a detailed figurine of a bald man dressed in a vintage-style suit, captured against a deep purple fabric backdrop. The figurine is clad in a well-tailored gray herringbone suit, consisting of a vest and matching trousers, paired with a black overcoat that adds to its formal and classic appearance. The black shoes and purple bow tie complement the ensemble, suggesting a sophisticated and dignified character. The figure is posed in a straightforward, upright position with arms at its sides, emphasizing the craftsmanship in its clothing and facial features. The texture of the fabric background contrasts with the polished sheen of the shoes, highlighting the figurine’s presence and intricate design details. Overall, the image conveys a sense of timeless elegance and the meticulous artistry involved in creating such a realistic and period-specific piece.

This image features a detailed figurine of a bald man dressed in a vintage-style suit, captured against a deep purple fabric backdrop. The figurine is clad in a well-tailored gray herringbone suit, consisting of a vest and matching trousers, paired with a black overcoat that adds to its formal and classic appearance. The black shoes and purple bow tie complement the ensemble, suggesting a sophisticated and dignified character. The figure is posed in a straightforward, upright position with arms at its sides, emphasizing the craftsmanship in its clothing and facial features. The texture of the fabric background contrasts with the polished sheen of the shoes, highlighting the figurine’s presence and intricate design details. Overall, the image conveys a sense of timeless elegance and the meticulous artistry involved in creating such a realistic and period-specific piece.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

662/17482

Description

Doll/Plaster/Man/Gray suit and vest/Black shoes/Black jacket with a tail/Purple bow tie/Grey balding hair/Unknown origin/"Kimcraft American Type Dolls Independence Missouri"

Collection

Dolls

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

May 23, 2017

Provenance

Notes

Kimcraft is the manufacturer for the company Kimport. The company is based out of Independence, Missouri. Kimport was founded by owner Ruby McKim. Ruby McKim was famous for her mail order pattern/product business and her work as a quilt designer. McKim ran the business with her husband and sisters. Kimport imported hand-made dolls from around the world. Dolls were often clothed by those who were native to the culture being portrayed. Kimport also ran a magazine titled Doll Talk. Overall, the business ran from 1930s-1980s.