Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a handcrafted cornhusk doll standing on a textured white surface. The doll has a simple design, with its head and body made from tightly wound and shaped cornhusks. It features a brimmed hat and a dark material representing hair. The figure’s arms are fashioned from twisted husks, and it holds a small arrangement of red flowers tied together with thin, dark stems. Additionally, a white tag is attached to the doll with the inscription "12.3.1011 Cornhusk Doll," suggesting it might be a cataloged item, possibly a part of a collection or an artisan piece. The texture of the cornhusks is visible, adding to the rustic and handmade appearance of the object.

The image shows a handcrafted cornhusk doll standing on a textured white surface. The doll has a simple design, with its head and body made from tightly wound and shaped cornhusks. It features a brimmed hat and a dark material representing hair. The figure’s arms are fashioned from twisted husks, and it holds a small arrangement of red flowers tied together with thin, dark stems. Additionally, a white tag is attached to the doll with the inscription "12.3.1011 Cornhusk Doll," suggesting it might be a cataloged item, possibly a part of a collection or an artisan piece. The texture of the cornhusks is visible, adding to the rustic and handmade appearance of the object.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1011

Description

Doll/Cornhusk/Stands upright/Holding Red Straw Flowers in Left Hand/ Head has Black Thread-like Hair/ Face has two Pencil-like eyes drawn on/Pioneer-like Hat Made of Cornhusk/Marked on Underneath with "96"/5.75" H x 2.0" W x 3.0" D.

Collection

Doll Museum

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

5-3/4 in

Width

2 in

Depth

3 in

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Dec 11, 2014