Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a traditional Japanese doll dressed in a vibrant red kimono adorned with floral patterns, housed in a wooden box. Accompanying the doll are three intricately crafted wigs, labeled and stored alongside it. Each wig label has distinct notes written in blue ink describing the color and style: black with pink flowers, black with purple flowers, and another style mentioned in similar detail. The packaging, which prominently features red and white colors, is labeled "The Hanako" and "Japanese Doll With Three Wigs," indicating that it is a product made in Japan. Decorative motifs and the box design reflect traditional Japanese aesthetics. The doll and accessories are carefully positioned and tagged, suggesting that they are part of a cataloging system or collection. The tags on each component include unique identifiers, detailing specifics of each item, such as the type of wig or the fact that the doll includes a stand. These tags suggest careful archival or curatorial practices, possibly for a museum or private collection.

The image shows a traditional Japanese doll dressed in a vibrant red kimono adorned with floral patterns, housed in a wooden box. Accompanying the doll are three intricately crafted wigs, labeled and stored alongside it. Each wig label has distinct notes written in blue ink describing the color and style: black with pink flowers, black with purple flowers, and another style mentioned in similar detail. The packaging, which prominently features red and white colors, is labeled "The Hanako" and "Japanese Doll With Three Wigs," indicating that it is a product made in Japan. Decorative motifs and the box design reflect traditional Japanese aesthetics. The doll and accessories are carefully positioned and tagged, suggesting that they are part of a cataloging system or collection. The tags on each component include unique identifiers, detailing specifics of each item, such as the type of wig or the fact that the doll includes a stand. These tags suggest careful archival or curatorial practices, possibly for a museum or private collection.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1149 A-E

Description

Doll/Female/Japan/ A: With Box Marked With Sticker Saying " The Hanako, Trade Mark, Japanese Doll With Three Wigs, Made In Japan" on the Cover/Box Measures: 8.0" L x 4.75" W x 2.25" D/Sticker on inside of Cover Shows "Various Forms of Japanese Hair Dressing, Momoware, Shijatimage, Takashimada/Mailing Label: Mrs. Louis Bean, 13 Redwood Drive, Centralia, IL 62801/ B:Doll with Stand/Molded Face with Painted Features Red/Orange/Yellow/Purple/ Blue/Green/White Floral Design Kimono/Wrapped at Waist in Orange/Grey Cummerbund with Orange/White Cord/ Blue Stand 2.0" L x 1 5/16" W/ C: Wig/Black/"Bob" Style Cut with Top Knot/Pink/White/Purple Flowers and Pink Ribbon, 2.0" L 1.75" W x 1.75" D / D: Wig/Black/Purple/ White Flowers Across the Top Front, Orange Flower at the Back, Peach Tie and Blue Cloth at Bottom, 1.75" L x 1.5" W x 1.75" D / E: Wig/Black/Pony Tail at Top Tied of Head with Green Thread, Pink/White Flowers at Front with Silver and Red Stripe Ribbon, Back of Wig shows Pink/Yellow Flowers and Orange Ribbon, 1.75" L x 1.75" W x 1.75" D.

Collection

Doll Museum

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jan 15, 2015