DOLL

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a traditional doll lying on a textured surface. The doll is dressed in a blue attire with a layer of straw or reed strips wrapped around it, giving it a rustic appearance. Its head is adorned with a large, woven straw hat that complements the other natural elements of its clothing. In one of its hands, the doll holds a small object tied with a string, resembling a fish, which adds an interesting detail to its ensemble. There is a tag attached to the doll with handwritten text, which reads "Chikasha Fishbekeea" followed by some numbers. The doll's feet are bare, emphasizing the natural and handmade aesthetic of the piece. Overall, the craftsmanship and style of the doll suggest cultural significance and traditional artistry.

The image depicts a traditional doll lying on a textured surface. The doll is dressed in a blue attire with a layer of straw or reed strips wrapped around it, giving it a rustic appearance. Its head is adorned with a large, woven straw hat that complements the other natural elements of its clothing. In one of its hands, the doll holds a small object tied with a string, resembling a fish, which adds an interesting detail to its ensemble. There is a tag attached to the doll with handwritten text, which reads "Chikasha Fishbekeea" followed by some numbers. The doll's feet are bare, emphasizing the natural and handmade aesthetic of the piece. Overall, the craftsmanship and style of the doll suggest cultural significance and traditional artistry.

Name/Title

DOLL

Entry/Object ID

662/16074

Description

male/Chinese/fisherman blue 2 piece suit with bamboo cape, skirt & hat/fish in hand

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, China

Search Terms

Toys, Dolls, Mrs. L.T. Golding, China

Dimensions

Height

11-1/2 in

Width

4-9/16 in

Depth

2-1/2 in

Material

Composition

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Aug 4, 2004

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Mrs. L. T. Golding