DOLL

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image showcases a detailed doll with intricate features, dressed in traditional attire that appears to represent a historic figure. The doll is adorned in a rich, purple silk garment with long sleeves and black pants, suggestive of an upper-class individual. Its hair is styled neatly, with a hairpiece and a decorative element on top. The facial expression is crafted to portray a dignified look, possibly indicating wisdom or authority. Next to the doll, there is a small white tag with handwritten text that identifies the doll as a "Chinese woman/upper class" with some numbers. The texture in the background appears to be a foam material, possibly used for the safe handling or storage of the doll. The craftsmanship and attire suggest that the doll may be a representation of historical Chinese culture, emphasizing the attire typical of a person of status.

The image showcases a detailed doll with intricate features, dressed in traditional attire that appears to represent a historic figure. The doll is adorned in a rich, purple silk garment with long sleeves and black pants, suggestive of an upper-class individual. Its hair is styled neatly, with a hairpiece and a decorative element on top. The facial expression is crafted to portray a dignified look, possibly indicating wisdom or authority. Next to the doll, there is a small white tag with handwritten text that identifies the doll as a "Chinese woman/upper class" with some numbers. The texture in the background appears to be a foam material, possibly used for the safe handling or storage of the doll. The craftsmanship and attire suggest that the doll may be a representation of historical Chinese culture, emphasizing the attire typical of a person of status.

Name/Title

DOLL

Entry/Object ID

662/16081

Description

old woman of the upper class/Chinese/purple top/black pants

Collection

Dolls, Chinese Dolls

Made/Created

Place

Continent

Asia

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Country

China

Culture/Tribe

Chinese
Asian

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Dolls

Search Terms

Toys, Dolls

Dimensions

Height

9-1/2 in

Width

3 in

Depth

1 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Composition

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Aug 3, 2004

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Mrs. L. T. Golding