DOLL

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a handcrafted doll dressed in traditional attire, featuring a turban and an orange and gold striped long shirt with intricate black and gold braided trim. The shirt is decorated with two ornate buttons down the front. Below, the doll wears white, loosely gathered pants, typical of traditional ensembles. Its feet are clad in pointed brown shoes. The doll's face has a hand-painted appearance, marked by red lips and wide, dark eyes, giving it an expression of calmness. A small tag is attached to its right shoe, indicating perhaps a catalog or inventory number on a white piece of paper. The background is a textured, light-colored surface that resembles foam or a similar material, providing soft contrast against the vibrant colors of the doll’s clothing. Overall, the doll appears to be a cultural or collectible item, reflecting a blend of artistry and craftsmanship.

The image shows a handcrafted doll dressed in traditional attire, featuring a turban and an orange and gold striped long shirt with intricate black and gold braided trim. The shirt is decorated with two ornate buttons down the front. Below, the doll wears white, loosely gathered pants, typical of traditional ensembles. Its feet are clad in pointed brown shoes. The doll's face has a hand-painted appearance, marked by red lips and wide, dark eyes, giving it an expression of calmness. A small tag is attached to its right shoe, indicating perhaps a catalog or inventory number on a white piece of paper. The background is a textured, light-colored surface that resembles foam or a similar material, providing soft contrast against the vibrant colors of the doll’s clothing. Overall, the doll appears to be a cultural or collectible item, reflecting a blend of artistry and craftsmanship.

Name/Title

DOLL

Entry/Object ID

662/16182

Description

MALE/MOHAMMEDAN MAN/JACKET/TURBAN/SHOES

Made/Created

Place

Country

India

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

10-1/2 in

Width

4-1/4 in

Length

2-1/2 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Leather, Fabric

Condition

Overall Condition

Good