Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows two intricately carved wooden horse figures, each adorned with detailed leather harnesses arranged around their bodies and heads, highlighting a craftsman’s skill in creating miniature renditions of equestrian gear. Positioned side by side on a textured surface, these figures exhibit a rustic appeal with their earthy tones and carefully designed contours. There are white strings wrapped around their necks, which appear to hold a small tag, suggesting they might be part of a collection or exhibit. The tags are inscribed, potentially giving an indication of their categorization or origin, and finer details like the harness buckles and the wooden texture emphasize the artisanal nature of these items. The background contrasts starkly with the models, ensuring the horses remain the focal point, and subtle shadows underneath suggest a direct overhead lighting source. Together, these components create a simple yet captivating display, projecting an aura of traditional craftsmanship and aesthetic charm in the context of equestrian-themed decorative art.

The image shows two intricately carved wooden horse figures, each adorned with detailed leather harnesses arranged around their bodies and heads, highlighting a craftsman’s skill in creating miniature renditions of equestrian gear. Positioned side by side on a textured surface, these figures exhibit a rustic appeal with their earthy tones and carefully designed contours. There are white strings wrapped around their necks, which appear to hold a small tag, suggesting they might be part of a collection or exhibit. The tags are inscribed, potentially giving an indication of their categorization or origin, and finer details like the harness buckles and the wooden texture emphasize the artisanal nature of these items. The background contrasts starkly with the models, ensuring the horses remain the focal point, and subtle shadows underneath suggest a direct overhead lighting source. Together, these components create a simple yet captivating display, projecting an aura of traditional craftsmanship and aesthetic charm in the context of equestrian-themed decorative art.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.722 A & B

Description

2 wooden horses, small. Brown with painted hooves, mane, tail. Paper (?) harnesses.

Collection

Doll Museum

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Dec 19, 2013