DOLL

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a handmade wooden doll dressed in a traditional outfit comprising a green dress with visible signs of wear and aging, such as spots and fraying along the edges. The doll's upper garment is a white blouse with puffed sleeves, and it wears a necklace of black beads around its neck. The tag attached to the doll, displaying a number, suggests it might be part of a collection or inventory. Its limbs are crafted from wood, possessing a rustic charm, with the right arm appearing slightly bent. The background is a textured, white surface, likely serving as padding or protective material for storage or display purposes. The overall composition gives a historical or vintage feel, indicating the doll may hold cultural or sentimental significance.

The image shows a handmade wooden doll dressed in a traditional outfit comprising a green dress with visible signs of wear and aging, such as spots and fraying along the edges. The doll's upper garment is a white blouse with puffed sleeves, and it wears a necklace of black beads around its neck. The tag attached to the doll, displaying a number, suggests it might be part of a collection or inventory. Its limbs are crafted from wood, possessing a rustic charm, with the right arm appearing slightly bent. The background is a textured, white surface, likely serving as padding or protective material for storage or display purposes. The overall composition gives a historical or vintage feel, indicating the doll may hold cultural or sentimental significance.

Name/Title

DOLL

Entry/Object ID

662/16054

Description

FEMALE "PRINCESS"/STUFFED BODY STICK ARMS & LEGS/SARI/HAIR PAINTED ON

Collection

Dolls

Made/Created

Place

Country

Sri Lanka

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

1-3/4 in

Length

3-1/4 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Fabric

Condition

Overall Condition

Good