DOLL

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a handcrafted fabric doll dressed in traditional attire, featuring a black and red woven garment with intricate multicolored thread patterns across the chest and cuffs, complemented by a colorful hat that sits atop its head. The doll's face is embroidered with simple features, giving it a charming and folkloric appearance, while its lower body is adorned with a skirt made of vertical striped patterns in contrasting colors. The doll also wears tiny leather shoes, meticulously crafted, and tied with colorful yarn. The background consists of a textured, bubble-wrap-like material, providing contrast to the intricate details of the doll itself, which also carries a small tag attached to its leg with the numbers "662/17376" written on it, suggesting a cataloging or inventory system. Overall, the doll radiates warmth and handmade craftsmanship, highlighting the cultural significance and artistic expression encapsulated in its design.

The image depicts a handcrafted fabric doll dressed in traditional attire, featuring a black and red woven garment with intricate multicolored thread patterns across the chest and cuffs, complemented by a colorful hat that sits atop its head. The doll's face is embroidered with simple features, giving it a charming and folkloric appearance, while its lower body is adorned with a skirt made of vertical striped patterns in contrasting colors. The doll also wears tiny leather shoes, meticulously crafted, and tied with colorful yarn. The background consists of a textured, bubble-wrap-like material, providing contrast to the intricate details of the doll itself, which also carries a small tag attached to its leg with the numbers "662/17376" written on it, suggesting a cataloging or inventory system. Overall, the doll radiates warmth and handmade craftsmanship, highlighting the cultural significance and artistic expression encapsulated in its design.

Name/Title

DOLL

Entry/Object ID

662/17376 A

Description

SWEDISH LAPLANDER/FEMALE/CLOTH /OUTFIT. 7" tall.

Made/Created

Place

Country

Sweden

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

1 in

Width

7 in

Length

2-1/2 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

CLOTHE, Felt

Condition

Overall Condition

Good