DOLL

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image showcases a handcrafted doll, dressed in a colorful, patterned dress with red, blue, and white floral prints, and wearing a white apron adorned with lace. The doll carries a woven basket on its head, filled with vibrant fabric fruits or vegetables in an assortment of colors like green, red, and yellow. Another smaller basket, held at the waist, also contains similar items. The doll’s fabric arms, extending gracefully, accentuate its traditional appearance, while the textured background adds a subtle contrast, emphasizing the intricate details of the attire and accessories, suggesting cultural and historical significance.

The image showcases a handcrafted doll, dressed in a colorful, patterned dress with red, blue, and white floral prints, and wearing a white apron adorned with lace. The doll carries a woven basket on its head, filled with vibrant fabric fruits or vegetables in an assortment of colors like green, red, and yellow. Another smaller basket, held at the waist, also contains similar items. The doll’s fabric arms, extending gracefully, accentuate its traditional appearance, while the textured background adds a subtle contrast, emphasizing the intricate details of the attire and accessories, suggesting cultural and historical significance.

Name/Title

DOLL

Entry/Object ID

662/16193

Description

" THE FRUIT VENDOR"/JAMAICAN

Made/Created

Place

Region

Caribbean

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

Jamaican

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

12 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

CLOTH, BASKET

Condition

Overall Condition

Good