DOLL

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts two intricately crafted dolls wearing traditional clothing with vibrant colors and distinct patterns. The doll on the left is dressed in a purple coat and a green skirt adorned with a subtle decorative hem, and she is adorned with a bright red headscarf tied around her head. Her shoes appear to be made of a natural woven material, adding a rustic feel to her attire. The doll on the right is clad in a dark, possibly woolen coat, cinched at the waist with a red scarf that has yellow and green stripes, matching the striped pattern on her pointed hat. This doll also wears similar woven shoes, reinforcing the natural, handcrafted aesthetic. Both dolls exhibit handcrafted details that suggest a cultural significance, as well as tags attached to their wrists with handwritten numbers, likely for identification or collection purposes, and they rest against a textured, white background.

The image depicts two intricately crafted dolls wearing traditional clothing with vibrant colors and distinct patterns. The doll on the left is dressed in a purple coat and a green skirt adorned with a subtle decorative hem, and she is adorned with a bright red headscarf tied around her head. Her shoes appear to be made of a natural woven material, adding a rustic feel to her attire. The doll on the right is clad in a dark, possibly woolen coat, cinched at the waist with a red scarf that has yellow and green stripes, matching the striped pattern on her pointed hat. This doll also wears similar woven shoes, reinforcing the natural, handcrafted aesthetic. Both dolls exhibit handcrafted details that suggest a cultural significance, as well as tags attached to their wrists with handwritten numbers, likely for identification or collection purposes, and they rest against a textured, white background.

Name/Title

DOLL

Entry/Object ID

662/16243 A&B

Description

A-SOVIET FARM WOMAN/CLOTH BODY/RED KERCHIEF/BROWN TOP/PINK SKIRT WITH GREEN APRON/WOVEN STRAW SLIPPERS/B-SOVIET PEASENT/CLOTH BODY/RED HAT AND SCARF/RED BELT WITH BLUE, GREEN, AND YELLOW STRIPES ON END/BROWN COAT/WHITE SKIRT WITH RED EDGE/WOVEN STRAW SLIPPERS/DUPLICATE NUMBERS

Made/Created

Place

Country

Soviet Union

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

1-3/4 in

Width

3-1/4 in

Length

6-1/2 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

CLOTH, STRAW

Condition

Overall Condition

Good