Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a small doll of a boy lying on a rich, red velvet surface, dressed in a dark outfit with a matching hat and adorned with wooden shoes. The doll holds a tag labeled with what appears to be identification details including numbers and the phrase "Dutch boy," along with another set of numbers. The boy's facial expression is neutral, with rosy cheeks and painted features, giving it a quaint, handcrafted essence that suggests it might be a collector's item or part of a curated display. The overall composition highlights the doll against the deep color of the background, which serves to accentuate its costume and delicate craftsmanship.

The image shows a small doll of a boy lying on a rich, red velvet surface, dressed in a dark outfit with a matching hat and adorned with wooden shoes. The doll holds a tag labeled with what appears to be identification details including numbers and the phrase "Dutch boy," along with another set of numbers. The boy's facial expression is neutral, with rosy cheeks and painted features, giving it a quaint, handcrafted essence that suggests it might be a collector's item or part of a curated display. The overall composition highlights the doll against the deep color of the background, which serves to accentuate its costume and delicate craftsmanship.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.241 O

Description

Swiss Chalet scene with 19 dolls assorted costumes. Dutch boy, black costume and hat, wooden clogs, red polka-dot cloth in pocket. 9" tall.

Collection

Doll Museum

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Dolls are 3" to 8" House 31" wide 16" deep Descor is 20" tall

Parts

Count

19

Material

PLASTIC

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

May 30, 2012