Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a handcrafted doll adorned in a vibrant and elaborate costume, featuring a dress of layered fabric with decorative stitching and embroidery in shades of orange, yellow, and blue. The doll stands mounted on a small wooden block, which provides stability, and is accompanied by a white tag inscribed with the numbers “12.3.1169” and the word “Cuba.” The doll's face is intricately crafted, with distinct features painted onto the material. The scene is set against a white, textured surface, possibly a tablecloth, with cabinets visible in the background, suggesting the doll might be displayed in a collection or museum setting. The elaborate attire and attention to detail in the craftsmanship reflect cultural or traditional influences, potentially indicating the doll’s origins or the artisan's intent to capture a specific cultural iconography. The overall impression is one of artistic expression and cultural representation, inviting viewers to appreciate the skill and creativity involved in its creation.

The image depicts a handcrafted doll adorned in a vibrant and elaborate costume, featuring a dress of layered fabric with decorative stitching and embroidery in shades of orange, yellow, and blue. The doll stands mounted on a small wooden block, which provides stability, and is accompanied by a white tag inscribed with the numbers “12.3.1169” and the word “Cuba.” The doll's face is intricately crafted, with distinct features painted onto the material. The scene is set against a white, textured surface, possibly a tablecloth, with cabinets visible in the background, suggesting the doll might be displayed in a collection or museum setting. The elaborate attire and attention to detail in the craftsmanship reflect cultural or traditional influences, potentially indicating the doll’s origins or the artisan's intent to capture a specific cultural iconography. The overall impression is one of artistic expression and cultural representation, inviting viewers to appreciate the skill and creativity involved in its creation.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1169

Description

Doll/female/Cuba/white cloth body/pink yellow white and orange dress/yellow bow on head/wooden base/4.5"x4.5"x3".

Collection

Doll Museum

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

4-1/2 in

Width

4-1/2 in

Depth

3 in

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jan 15, 2015