DOLL

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a vintage doll dressed in a traditional nun's habit, featuring a brown robe with a black hood and a matching black capelet, while its face exhibits classic, rosy cheeks and red lips, as well as piercing blue eyes; notably, a metal crucifix is affixed around the neckline, adding a touch of authenticity and character to the doll's overall appearance, evoking a sense of historical and cultural significance, as it rests against a textured backdrop, likely intended to emulate a museum or antique setting, where such artifacts are often displayed and appreciated for their intricate craftsmanship and the stories they tell about the past, connecting viewers to different eras through tangible expressions of artistry and design, which are meticulously preserved over time.

The image depicts a vintage doll dressed in a traditional nun's habit, featuring a brown robe with a black hood and a matching black capelet, while its face exhibits classic, rosy cheeks and red lips, as well as piercing blue eyes; notably, a metal crucifix is affixed around the neckline, adding a touch of authenticity and character to the doll's overall appearance, evoking a sense of historical and cultural significance, as it rests against a textured backdrop, likely intended to emulate a museum or antique setting, where such artifacts are often displayed and appreciated for their intricate craftsmanship and the stories they tell about the past, connecting viewers to different eras through tangible expressions of artistry and design, which are meticulously preserved over time.

Name/Title

DOLL

Entry/Object ID

662/16133

Description

CANADIAN NUN/SISTER OF CHARITY/COMPOSITION BODY/DARK TAN DRESS WITH BLACK TRIM & HEADDRESS/WEARING CROSS BUG DAMAGE

Made/Created

Place

Country

Canada

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

10-1/2 in

Width

3-1/2 in

Depth

2 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Composition