Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a handcrafted doll adorned in a vibrant, multicolored dress consisting of layers in purple, yellow, pink, and blue, with decorative wavy trim along each layer. The doll has a wooden face with simple painted features, including closed eyes and red lips, and is topped with a fabric headpiece in black. Around its neck is a tag labeled with text that reads "12.3.1101 Multicolor dress Grassbaby Zulu," indicating the doll’s cultural inspiration and possibly its category or collection code. The background features a plain wooden door and a partial view of a metal structure, such as a ladder or chair, suggesting the setting might be in a museum, gallery, or craft exhibit. The white surface on which the doll stands has a slightly textured appearance, contrasting with the colorful attire of the doll. This handcrafted item appears to celebrate or symbolize traditional attire, embodying a rich cultural heritage captured through detailed artistry and vibrant colors.

The image features a handcrafted doll adorned in a vibrant, multicolored dress consisting of layers in purple, yellow, pink, and blue, with decorative wavy trim along each layer. The doll has a wooden face with simple painted features, including closed eyes and red lips, and is topped with a fabric headpiece in black. Around its neck is a tag labeled with text that reads "12.3.1101 Multicolor dress Grassbaby Zulu," indicating the doll’s cultural inspiration and possibly its category or collection code. The background features a plain wooden door and a partial view of a metal structure, such as a ladder or chair, suggesting the setting might be in a museum, gallery, or craft exhibit. The white surface on which the doll stands has a slightly textured appearance, contrasting with the colorful attire of the doll. This handcrafted item appears to celebrate or symbolize traditional attire, embodying a rich cultural heritage captured through detailed artistry and vibrant colors.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1101

Description

Doll/Multicolor Cloth Dress/Grass Body/Black Bonnet/9.5"x5"x2.5".

Collection

Doll Museum

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

9-1/2 in

Width

5 in

Depth

2-1/2 in

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Dec 23, 2014