Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a doll dressed in a traditional bridal costume from Plougastel, Brittany, France, featuring a vibrant ensemble with a green jacket and a rich purple velvet skirt adorned with intricate lace details, complemented by a light green ribbon tied around the waist. The doll has a delicate porcelain face and curly brown hair, crowned with a small lace hat. Beside the doll is a vintage-looking tag that reads, "Bridal Costume, Plougastel, Brittany, France, Marriage ceremony only performed twice a year in this province," providing context and highlighting the cultural significance of the attire.

The image depicts a doll dressed in a traditional bridal costume from Plougastel, Brittany, France, featuring a vibrant ensemble with a green jacket and a rich purple velvet skirt adorned with intricate lace details, complemented by a light green ribbon tied around the waist. The doll has a delicate porcelain face and curly brown hair, crowned with a small lace hat. Beside the doll is a vintage-looking tag that reads, "Bridal Costume, Plougastel, Brittany, France, Marriage ceremony only performed twice a year in this province," providing context and highlighting the cultural significance of the attire.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

662/16060

Description

Doll /Made in France/Brittany Bride/composition head, body, etc/purple velvet skirt/green sleeves/white lace vest & hat

Collection

Dolls

Made/Created

Place

City

Plougastel-Daoulas

Country

France

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

8-3/4 in

Width

4 in

Diameter

1 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Apr 15, 1983