Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

12.3.453: The image features a detailed doll dressed in Indigenous-inspired attire set against a rich, dark red velvet background. The doll wears a tan fringed outfit adorned with colorful beads and embroidery, capturing a traditional aesthetic. Its black hair is styled in elaborate braids, and a beaded headband with feathers crowns its head. The doll holds a small beaded bracelet in one hand and an item with a tag in the other. The craftsmanship highlights intricate beadwork, particularly in the doll's necklaces and headband, providing a vivid and authentic appearance. The overall presentation is ceremonial and vibrant, emphasizing cultural artistry through detailed accents and a carefully composed pose, evoking a sense of history, tradition, and meticulous design details.
12.3.453

The image features a detailed doll dressed in Indigenous-inspired attire set against a rich, dark red velvet background. The doll wears a tan fringed outfit adorned with colorful beads and embroidery, capturing a traditional aesthetic. Its black hair is styled in elaborate braids, and a beaded headband with feathers crowns its head. The doll holds a small beaded bracelet in one hand and an item with a tag in the other. The craftsmanship highlights intricate beadwork, particularly in the doll's necklaces and headband, providing a vivid and authentic appearance. The overall presentation is ceremonial and vibrant, emphasizing cultural artistry through detailed accents and a carefully composed pose, evoking a sense of history, tradition, and meticulous design details.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.453

Description

King State Doll crafter/Indian /bisque=porcelain/brown set eyes/brown hair/closed mouth/Indian costume with leggings.

Collection

Doll Museum

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

17-1/2 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Oct 30, 2013