DOLL

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a handcrafted doll dressed in a black robe, with a full beard and wearing glasses, presenting an appearance reminiscent of a traditional scholar or religious figure, complemented by a striped undergarment and a small, attached tag, carefully posed against a simple backdrop that highlights the intricate details and textures of the materials used in creating this culturally significant artifact; the craftsmanship is evident in the meticulous attention to detail, revealing a fusion of artistic skill and cultural expression, making it not only a representation of attire but also embodying the essence and characteristics of the figure it symbolizes, evoking curiosity and admiration for the stories and traditions it may represent.

The image depicts a handcrafted doll dressed in a black robe, with a full beard and wearing glasses, presenting an appearance reminiscent of a traditional scholar or religious figure, complemented by a striped undergarment and a small, attached tag, carefully posed against a simple backdrop that highlights the intricate details and textures of the materials used in creating this culturally significant artifact; the craftsmanship is evident in the meticulous attention to detail, revealing a fusion of artistic skill and cultural expression, making it not only a representation of attire but also embodying the essence and characteristics of the figure it symbolizes, evoking curiosity and admiration for the stories and traditions it may represent.

Name/Title

DOLL

Entry/Object ID

662/16172

Description

MALE/JEWISH RABBI/CLOTH BODY/BLACK CAP & COAT/BLACK & WHITE STRIPE ROBE/CARRYING BOOK/WIRE EYE GLASSES ON FIGURE

Made/Created

Place

Country

Palestine

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

1-1/2 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

CLOTH

Condition

Overall Condition

Good