DOLL

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image displays a detailed doll dressed in a fringed, light brown outfit reminiscent of frontier or pioneer attire, complete with a fur hat. The doll is holding a brown rifle, with a small, realistic powder horn attached to the outfit by its side. The craftsmanship of the doll suggests an emphasis on historical authenticity, with attention given to the fabric texture, clothing details, and accessory placement. The doll's facial features show a neutral expression, with painted eyes and a subtle smile. A small tag with numbers "662" and "16103" is attached around the neck, possibly indicating a museum catalog or collection number. The background is a simple speckled white, highlighting the doll as the focal point of the image. The overall presentation suggests that it might be part of a historical collection or exhibition display, offering a glimpse into a specific period of time through its detailed design and thematic accessories.

The image displays a detailed doll dressed in a fringed, light brown outfit reminiscent of frontier or pioneer attire, complete with a fur hat. The doll is holding a brown rifle, with a small, realistic powder horn attached to the outfit by its side. The craftsmanship of the doll suggests an emphasis on historical authenticity, with attention given to the fabric texture, clothing details, and accessory placement. The doll's facial features show a neutral expression, with painted eyes and a subtle smile. A small tag with numbers "662" and "16103" is attached around the neck, possibly indicating a museum catalog or collection number. The background is a simple speckled white, highlighting the doll as the focal point of the image. The overall presentation suggests that it might be part of a historical collection or exhibition display, offering a glimpse into a specific period of time through its detailed design and thematic accessories.

Name/Title

DOLL

Entry/Object ID

662/16103

Description

HISTORICAL/DANIEL BOONE/SUEDE CLOTHING/CLOTH BODY/COONSKIN CAP, KNIFE IN SHEATH/POWDER HORN/CLOTH BODY/COMPOSITION HEAD/GUN DOESN'T STAY IN PLACE

Collection

Dolls, United States Historical Dolls

Made/Created

Place

Continent

North America

Ethnography

Cultural Region

City

Independence

State/Province

Missouri

Culture/Tribe

American

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

11 in

Width

2-1/2 in

Depth

3 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Composition, CLOTH, SUEDE

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Daniel Boone