El Salvador Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image showcases a handcrafted doll, wearing a bright yellow dress adorned with white lace at the hem, and featuring an orange ribbon with text across the front. The doll has two long black braids and a calm expression stitched onto its face. A basket, perched playfully on the top of the doll's head, carries an elaborately styled rooster made of feathers and a red beak, both adding an artistic touch to the overall composition. The background is a plain, warm shade of orange that complements the vibrant colors of the doll's attire, creating a harmonious and visually appealing ensemble that speaks to the intricacy of traditional craftsmanship.

The image showcases a handcrafted doll, wearing a bright yellow dress adorned with white lace at the hem, and featuring an orange ribbon with text across the front. The doll has two long black braids and a calm expression stitched onto its face. A basket, perched playfully on the top of the doll's head, carries an elaborately styled rooster made of feathers and a red beak, both adding an artistic touch to the overall composition. The background is a plain, warm shade of orange that complements the vibrant colors of the doll's attire, creating a harmonious and visually appealing ensemble that speaks to the intricacy of traditional craftsmanship.

Name/Title

El Salvador Doll

Entry/Object ID

2025.15.34

Description

The doll is wearing a yellow dress with white lace, long black braided hair with red bows. A woven basket carrying a chicken, is balanced atop her head. "El Salvador" is spelled out on her orange sash From the collection of Gladys Rinehart