Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a handmade fabric doll adorned in a colorful dress. The doll has a face crafted with sewing details, displaying bright blue eyes and pink cheeks, while its hair is styled in yellow yarn with small red ribbons. The dress is predominantly red, accented with patterns of greenish-blue shapes, possibly resembling flowers or abstract designs, and includes a contrasting layer of fabric beneath it. The material used for the dress seems textured and vibrant, hinting at a combination of patterned and plain fabrics. The background is a simple, textured white surface, which accentuates the vivid colors of the doll and dress, giving the entire composition a quaint and charming appearance. The doll’s attire and expression lend it a traditional and whimsical feel, possibly resembling folk or cultural designs. It's evident that the craftsmanship involves hand-sewing techniques, reflecting a blend of creativity and nostalgia typically associated with such handmade creations.

The image features a handmade fabric doll adorned in a colorful dress. The doll has a face crafted with sewing details, displaying bright blue eyes and pink cheeks, while its hair is styled in yellow yarn with small red ribbons. The dress is predominantly red, accented with patterns of greenish-blue shapes, possibly resembling flowers or abstract designs, and includes a contrasting layer of fabric beneath it. The material used for the dress seems textured and vibrant, hinting at a combination of patterned and plain fabrics. The background is a simple, textured white surface, which accentuates the vivid colors of the doll and dress, giving the entire composition a quaint and charming appearance. The doll’s attire and expression lend it a traditional and whimsical feel, possibly resembling folk or cultural designs. It's evident that the craftsmanship involves hand-sewing techniques, reflecting a blend of creativity and nostalgia typically associated with such handmade creations.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1045

Description

Doll/Stuffed Cloth Body (Firm)/Black and White Topsy/Turvey Doll/Black Face Hand Painted Brown/White Eyes, Brows and Lashes, Red Nose and Mouth/Head has Red Bandanna on it/Red Cloth Long Dress printed with Green/Yellow/Teal animals, trees and birds on it/ White Apron with "Zig-Zag Edges and straps over the shoulders, tied with Red Ties/Flips-over to a White doll with yellow yarn hair and two braids tied with Red Yarn/Painted Face with Blue/White Eyes/ Brown Lashes/Brows and Red nose/mouth/ Cream Colored Eyelet Collar/ Dress and Hat Match in a two-toned Pink Calico 3-Leaf Print Material/ Hat is pointed at top and on the two sides/7.25"L x5.5"W x 2.25"D.

Collection

Doll Museum

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

7-1/4 in

Width

5-1/2 in

Depth

2-1/4 in

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Dec 23, 2014