Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a traditional Japanese doll encased in a glass display box, standing elegantly with a serene expression, adorned in a striped kimono with intricate patterns, holding an object in one hand while her other hand is gracefully positioned; the doll's detailed hairpiece complements her attire, and she is displayed on a base with a soft background, emphasizing the craftsmanship and cultural significance of the figurine.

The image depicts a traditional Japanese doll encased in a glass display box, standing elegantly with a serene expression, adorned in a striped kimono with intricate patterns, holding an object in one hand while her other hand is gracefully positioned; the doll's detailed hairpiece complements her attire, and she is displayed on a base with a soft background, emphasizing the craftsmanship and cultural significance of the figurine.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

1994.55.2 A-B

Description

(A) Doll/Japanese/in display box/doll glued to wooden platform/head is possibly made of papier-mache' & is painted ivory color/hands are made from lightweight wood & r also painted ivory/black rolled hair/green & white striped kimono with black & pink splotches/black & copper checked obi/red dress underneath/doll is holding a long, black box with ribbon around it (B) Display box/plastic/belongs to above Japanese doll/removable lid & bottom

Collection

Dolls

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1968

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

10-3/4 in

Width

4-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Above dimensions are for doll including platform Box is 12.75"h. x 7.75"w x 7"d.

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Feb 20, 1997

Provenance

Notes

The listed dolls were sent to donor's daughters from Japan in 1968 94.55.1 94.55.2 94.55.3