Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a charming handmade doll adorned in traditional Dutch attire. The doll has an expressionful face with bright blue eyes and rosy cheeks, framed by blonde hair styled into two braids. She wears a quaint ensemble featuring a red and blue dress with intricate detailing, including a green scarf wrapped around her neck and a delicate white apron that adds an elegant touch. The skirt of her dress has yellow and red bands toward the hem, and she completes her look with yellow wooden shoes, typical of Dutch culture. A tag labeled "Dutch 17794" is attached to her, suggesting a catalog or collection reference. This doll is set against a textured, light background that enhances the vibrant colors of her attire, making her appear both quaint and picturesque. The craftsmanship is evident in the intricate stitching and vibrant color choices, which capture the essence of traditional Dutch clothing in a miniature form, offering a glimpse into cultural representation through charming artistry.

The image depicts a charming handmade doll adorned in traditional Dutch attire. The doll has an expressionful face with bright blue eyes and rosy cheeks, framed by blonde hair styled into two braids. She wears a quaint ensemble featuring a red and blue dress with intricate detailing, including a green scarf wrapped around her neck and a delicate white apron that adds an elegant touch. The skirt of her dress has yellow and red bands toward the hem, and she completes her look with yellow wooden shoes, typical of Dutch culture. A tag labeled "Dutch 17794" is attached to her, suggesting a catalog or collection reference. This doll is set against a textured, light background that enhances the vibrant colors of her attire, making her appear both quaint and picturesque. The craftsmanship is evident in the intricate stitching and vibrant color choices, which capture the essence of traditional Dutch clothing in a miniature form, offering a glimpse into cultural representation through charming artistry.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

1999.1.7

Description

Possibly part of Golding Collection #662 / ws# 3408-3418. Dutch girl, "Made in England by Nora Wellings." Blue-gray dress with white apron, red bodice, green scarf. Long blond braids with a blue cap with white lace. Cloth face.

Collection

Dolls

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Oct 1, 1999