DOLL

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a handcrafted doll standing on a wooden base, featuring a character named Huck Finn from Mark Twain's literature. The doll is adorned in rustic clothing, including a brown patterned shirt with frayed edges, dark patched trousers held up by suspenders, and a brown hat. Its facial features are painted, showing freckles and a friendly expression. Attached to the doll is a tag that reads "Mark Twain's Huck Finn," identifying the character. The attention to detail in the fabric and craftsmanship highlights its folk art style, evoking a sense of nostalgia for classic literary figures.

The image depicts a handcrafted doll standing on a wooden base, featuring a character named Huck Finn from Mark Twain's literature. The doll is adorned in rustic clothing, including a brown patterned shirt with frayed edges, dark patched trousers held up by suspenders, and a brown hat. Its facial features are painted, showing freckles and a friendly expression. Attached to the doll is a tag that reads "Mark Twain's Huck Finn," identifying the character. The attention to detail in the fabric and craftsmanship highlights its folk art style, evoking a sense of nostalgia for classic literary figures.

Name/Title

DOLL

Entry/Object ID

1964.30.4

Description

Doll/Huck Finn/blue flannel pants with suspenders/maroon shirt with print/brown felt hat/carrying paper fish/red handerchief

Collection

Dolls

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

10 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Felt, Paper

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Dec 15, 2004