Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a small, intricately crafted doll made entirely out of seashells, with a label attached to it that reads "Doll Shells American" and a number "12.3.1196." The doll is beautifully assembled using various types and sizes of shells, forming a figure with distinct arms, a structured torso, and a head, which is topped with a dark, textured shell resembling hair. The shells are layered and arranged to create details that resemble clothing, giving the impression of an elegant outfit. The entire figurine stands on a textured surface that resembles bubble wrap, and a string is attached to the label indicating its categorization or identification, possibly within a larger collection or for display purposes. The craftsmanship of the shell doll reflects careful attention to detail, highlighting the natural beauty and diversity of the seashells used, making it a unique piece of art that blends creativity with elements of nature.

The image features a small, intricately crafted doll made entirely out of seashells, with a label attached to it that reads "Doll Shells American" and a number "12.3.1196." The doll is beautifully assembled using various types and sizes of shells, forming a figure with distinct arms, a structured torso, and a head, which is topped with a dark, textured shell resembling hair. The shells are layered and arranged to create details that resemble clothing, giving the impression of an elegant outfit. The entire figurine stands on a textured surface that resembles bubble wrap, and a string is attached to the label indicating its categorization or identification, possibly within a larger collection or for display purposes. The craftsmanship of the shell doll reflects careful attention to detail, highlighting the natural beauty and diversity of the seashells used, making it a unique piece of art that blends creativity with elements of nature.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1196

Description

Doll/Female/Made of Stacked Brown shells/Black Hair with Brown Comb/Painted Facial Features/Manufacturer's Mark on Bottom: "Ronsin"/Hand Written #12.3.440/4.0" L x 2.25" 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

4 in

Width

2-1/4 in

Depth

2-1/4 in

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jan 21, 2015