DOLL

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a traditional handcrafted doll adorned in a vibrant, culturally rich outfit consisting of a deep blue pleated skirt bordered with golden, green, red, and silver stripes, and a vivid pink shawl featuring white patterns with gold stripes, which is elegantly draped over the doll's shoulder. The attire reflects intricate craftsmanship, with thoughtful details in the gold embellishments that enhance the visual appeal of the garment. The doll’s face is elaborately painted, showcasing a keen attention to detail, with expressive eyes and delicate facial decorations. Curled, beaded hair is crafted to give the doll an animated look, while a string tag is attached to the doll's wrist, hinting at a catalog number or identification mark, which suggests a display or collection item. The item rests on a textured, light-grey surface, providing a neutral backdrop that contrasts with and thus accentuates the vivid colors and details of the doll's traditional attire.

The image depicts a traditional handcrafted doll adorned in a vibrant, culturally rich outfit consisting of a deep blue pleated skirt bordered with golden, green, red, and silver stripes, and a vivid pink shawl featuring white patterns with gold stripes, which is elegantly draped over the doll's shoulder. The attire reflects intricate craftsmanship, with thoughtful details in the gold embellishments that enhance the visual appeal of the garment. The doll’s face is elaborately painted, showcasing a keen attention to detail, with expressive eyes and delicate facial decorations. Curled, beaded hair is crafted to give the doll an animated look, while a string tag is attached to the doll's wrist, hinting at a catalog number or identification mark, which suggests a display or collection item. The item rests on a textured, light-grey surface, providing a neutral backdrop that contrasts with and thus accentuates the vivid colors and details of the doll's traditional attire.

Name/Title

DOLL

Entry/Object ID

662/16187

Description

A GWALIOR DANCER/WOMAN/STICK BODY/PADDED TORSO & HEAD/SKIRT, SHAWL WITH GOLD TRIM

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

13 in

Width

5-1/4 in

Length

9 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good