Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a decorative doll crafted from pink sea shells, with a scallop shell forming its main structure. The face of the doll is painted onto one of the shells, featuring closed eyes and simple facial details, with black hair drawn above. The doll is adorned with colorful, small embellishments and a red fluffy material forming a collar or part of its attire. It stands on a surface, likely made of soft material like bubble wrap. Attached to the doll by a string is a white tag with handwritten text, which reads "12.3.1145 Pink Shell Doll Florida," suggesting the item's name and origin.

The image shows a decorative doll crafted from pink sea shells, with a scallop shell forming its main structure. The face of the doll is painted onto one of the shells, featuring closed eyes and simple facial details, with black hair drawn above. The doll is adorned with colorful, small embellishments and a red fluffy material forming a collar or part of its attire. It stands on a surface, likely made of soft material like bubble wrap. Attached to the doll by a string is a white tag with handwritten text, which reads "12.3.1145 Pink Shell Doll Florida," suggesting the item's name and origin.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1145

Description

Doll/Female/Made Of Shells/Painted Face/Pink Shell Hat with Pastel Colored Shells Glued as Decoration/Red Pipe Cleaner Arms Holding Bouquet of Pastel Colored Shells Imitating Flowers/Red Ribbon Bow at Neck/ Body is Two White Shells Glued Together/Skirt is Made of Four Pink Shells Glued Together and at the Waist Forming the Skirt/ Front of Skirt Has Pastel Shells Glued in a Half Circle Design/5.0" L x 3.75" W x 3.75" 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 in

Width

3-3/4 in

Depth

3-3/4 in

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jan 15, 2015