DOLL

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a handmade doll lying on a purple surface. The doll wears a tan, fringed dress decorated with red, white, and blue beadwork across the chest and hem. Metal buttons run down the front of the dress, adding a decorative element. The doll's moccasins are similarly beaded, complementing the outfit. The doll's head features detailed beadwork with a necklace and has dark hair, indicating intricate craftsmanship. Overall, the doll reflects a traditional aesthetic, rich in cultural artistry, with a focus on beadwork and detailing that suggests it could be inspired by indigenous clothing styles.

The image depicts a handmade doll lying on a purple surface. The doll wears a tan, fringed dress decorated with red, white, and blue beadwork across the chest and hem. Metal buttons run down the front of the dress, adding a decorative element. The doll's moccasins are similarly beaded, complementing the outfit. The doll's head features detailed beadwork with a necklace and has dark hair, indicating intricate craftsmanship. Overall, the doll reflects a traditional aesthetic, rich in cultural artistry, with a focus on beadwork and detailing that suggests it could be inspired by indigenous clothing styles.

Name/Title

DOLL

Entry/Object ID

663/16375

Description

DRIED APPLE FACE/BUCKSKIN DRESS/RED & WHITE BEADS/BRAIDED HAIR

Collection

NATIVE AMERICAN

Made/Created

Date made

1890

Notes

Early Date: 1890

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

Needs to be Identified

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Parts

Count

1

Material

BUCKSKIN, APPLE

Condition

Overall Condition

Good