Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a handcrafted doll seated against a dark background, depicting a figure with a straw-textured head and a thoughtful posture, holding what appears to be a small stick or tool. The doll is attired in a checkered shirt matched with dark blue overalls, and its legs, made of a twisted material, are crossed casually over one another. This artisan figure captures rustic charm and whimsy, with its serene, contemplative expression. Thoughtfully detailed, it seems to evoke themes of rural life or folk art, providing a sense of nostalgia and simplicity, highlighting its handmade quality, which adds to its unique, quirky personality.

The image shows a handcrafted doll seated against a dark background, depicting a figure with a straw-textured head and a thoughtful posture, holding what appears to be a small stick or tool. The doll is attired in a checkered shirt matched with dark blue overalls, and its legs, made of a twisted material, are crossed casually over one another. This artisan figure captures rustic charm and whimsy, with its serene, contemplative expression. Thoughtfully detailed, it seems to evoke themes of rural life or folk art, providing a sense of nostalgia and simplicity, highlighting its handmade quality, which adds to its unique, quirky personality.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1064

Description

Doll/Corn Cob Head/pipe cleaner arms, wooden rifle, sitting on stool made from tree branch/7"x3"x4".

Collection

Doll Museum

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

7 in

Width

3 in

Depth

4 in

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Dec 23, 2014