Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a doll dressed like a nun, standing against a rich maroon, velvety backdrop that adds a luxurious texture to the scene. The doll is adorned in a traditional habit, featuring a dark blue dress and a large white headdress indicative of religious attire. The white collar complements the headdress, enhancing the authenticity of the nun's habit. The doll's attire includes a set of beads, possibly a rosary, hanging from its waist, lending a touch of authenticity and detail to its overall appearance. In its right hand, it holds a small chain with what appears to be a tag attached, suggesting it might be part of a collection or display. The lighting focuses on the doll, casting gentle shadows that highlight its serene facial expression and meticulously crafted features, creating a harmonious balance with the deep red background, which offers a vivid contrast to the doll's attire, drawing the viewer's eye directly to the subject of the photograph.

The image depicts a doll dressed like a nun, standing against a rich maroon, velvety backdrop that adds a luxurious texture to the scene. The doll is adorned in a traditional habit, featuring a dark blue dress and a large white headdress indicative of religious attire. The white collar complements the headdress, enhancing the authenticity of the nun's habit. The doll's attire includes a set of beads, possibly a rosary, hanging from its waist, lending a touch of authenticity and detail to its overall appearance. In its right hand, it holds a small chain with what appears to be a tag attached, suggesting it might be part of a collection or display. The lighting focuses on the doll, casting gentle shadows that highlight its serene facial expression and meticulously crafted features, creating a harmonious balance with the deep red background, which offers a vivid contrast to the doll's attire, drawing the viewer's eye directly to the subject of the photograph.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.249

Description

Plastic/ "Daughter of charity"/ sleepy blue glass eyes/ open mouth with 2 teeth/ Nun cap covering hair/ Strung joints/ navy cotton gathered at front waist/ navy two piece dress pleated in back/ white nun cap and white bib collar/ rosary beads.17".

Collection

Doll Museum

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

17 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

PLASTIC

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

May 31, 2012