Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a handcrafted straw doll adorned with a combination of woven natural straw and vibrant blue embellishments, including a hat and layered skirt with frilled edges. The doll features facial details made of red and blue threads, giving it an expressive look. There are two tags attached to the doll. One tag is handwritten and states that the doll is "straw doll treasure made and sold on the street of Nassau," and the other tag seems to indicate a collection or inventory number. The doll is placed on a textured, light surface that appears to be fabric or foam, which makes the contrast of the natural and blue colors stand out more vividly. The craftsmanship emphasizes traditional techniques and artistic expression, reflecting cultural significance and possibly serving as a souvenir or decorative item. The use of colors and materials suggests an infusion of traditional craftsmanship with an artistic flair.

The image shows a handcrafted straw doll adorned with a combination of woven natural straw and vibrant blue embellishments, including a hat and layered skirt with frilled edges. The doll features facial details made of red and blue threads, giving it an expressive look. There are two tags attached to the doll. One tag is handwritten and states that the doll is "straw doll treasure made and sold on the street of Nassau," and the other tag seems to indicate a collection or inventory number. The doll is placed on a textured, light surface that appears to be fabric or foam, which makes the contrast of the natural and blue colors stand out more vividly. The craftsmanship emphasizes traditional techniques and artistic expression, reflecting cultural significance and possibly serving as a souvenir or decorative item. The use of colors and materials suggests an infusion of traditional craftsmanship with an artistic flair.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1405

Description

Doll/straw/Nassau/straw dress/blue pompoms on the dress and feet/straw hat with blue pompom/colored straw face/17"x11"x4".

Collection

Doll Museum

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

17 in

Width

11 in

Length

4 in

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jan 22, 2015