Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a vintage doll dressed in a nun’s habit made of ivory cloth, evoking a sense of age and tradition. The doll has a porcelain face, with delicately painted blue eyes, rosy cheeks, and red lips. Its attire consists of a long flowing robe and headpiece that covers the head completely, adorned with a small cross on the chest, symbolizing religious faith. The doll’s arms are partially visible beneath the long sleeves of the garment, suggesting a pose of modesty or prayer. The backdrop is a textured white surface, enhancing the antique aesthetic, and a small tag marked with numbers is tied to the bottom, perhaps indicating its cataloging in a collection or sale.

The image depicts a vintage doll dressed in a nun’s habit made of ivory cloth, evoking a sense of age and tradition. The doll has a porcelain face, with delicately painted blue eyes, rosy cheeks, and red lips. Its attire consists of a long flowing robe and headpiece that covers the head completely, adorned with a small cross on the chest, symbolizing religious faith. The doll’s arms are partially visible beneath the long sleeves of the garment, suggesting a pose of modesty or prayer. The backdrop is a textured white surface, enhancing the antique aesthetic, and a small tag marked with numbers is tied to the bottom, perhaps indicating its cataloging in a collection or sale.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

662/16137

Description

Doll/Nun/Order of Franciscan/white outfit

Collection

Dolls

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

2-1/2 in

Width

10-1/2 in

Length

4 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Apr 12, 1983