DOLL

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a brightly colored, handcrafted doll dressed as a historical soldier, featuring a striking combination of red, blue, and yellow felt garments. The soldier wears a red jacket adorned with yellow shoulder epaulettes and buttons down the front, a yellow sash, and blue trousers. The doll holds a staff with red and yellow tassels in its hand, topped with a metallic ornament resembling a blade or ceremonial staff. A distinctive white, plume-like hat sits atop its head, partially covering the face, creating an air of mystery. The background is a deep, rich blue fabric, contrasting with the vivid colors of the soldier's uniform, enhancing the doll's regal and majestic appearance. The craftsmanship highlights attention to detail, illustrated by the delicate stitching and careful placement of accessories, making it a finely crafted piece that captures a nostalgic essence of historical military attire.

The image shows a brightly colored, handcrafted doll dressed as a historical soldier, featuring a striking combination of red, blue, and yellow felt garments. The soldier wears a red jacket adorned with yellow shoulder epaulettes and buttons down the front, a yellow sash, and blue trousers. The doll holds a staff with red and yellow tassels in its hand, topped with a metallic ornament resembling a blade or ceremonial staff. A distinctive white, plume-like hat sits atop its head, partially covering the face, creating an air of mystery. The background is a deep, rich blue fabric, contrasting with the vivid colors of the soldier's uniform, enhancing the doll's regal and majestic appearance. The craftsmanship highlights attention to detail, illustrated by the delicate stitching and careful placement of accessories, making it a finely crafted piece that captures a nostalgic essence of historical military attire.

Name/Title

DOLL

Entry/Object ID

662/15984

Description

This Doll is part of a Coronation Set/Doll/Royal Guard/cloth/royal blue pants/red "Tails" jacket with yellow felt trim/gold and white helmet/has sword and spear

Collection

Dolls

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

9-3/8 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

CLOTH, Felt

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Dec 15, 2004