France: Girl from Pont L'Abbe

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a traditional-style doll dressed in ornamental attire that includes a vivid red and black top, adorned with red sequins on the chest area and complemented by flowing red ribbons. The doll's sleeves feature horizontal red stripes against a black background, adding to the intricate design. It wears a white, full-length skirt with a delicate lace trim at the hem, offering a contrasting element to the dark top. The doll's head is topped with a decorative hat or headpiece, detailed with texture in light hues, while its facial features are painted with precision, showcasing striking black eyes and red lips. The doll stands on a textured green platform, providing support and contrasting vividly with the predominantly white and red costume. The attention to detail in the costume reflects a cultural or traditional theme, illustrated through the handcrafted appearance and vibrant color palette.

The image depicts a traditional-style doll dressed in ornamental attire that includes a vivid red and black top, adorned with red sequins on the chest area and complemented by flowing red ribbons. The doll's sleeves feature horizontal red stripes against a black background, adding to the intricate design. It wears a white, full-length skirt with a delicate lace trim at the hem, offering a contrasting element to the dark top. The doll's head is topped with a decorative hat or headpiece, detailed with texture in light hues, while its facial features are painted with precision, showcasing striking black eyes and red lips. The doll stands on a textured green platform, providing support and contrasting vividly with the predominantly white and red costume. The attention to detail in the costume reflects a cultural or traditional theme, illustrated through the handcrafted appearance and vibrant color palette.

Name/Title

France: Girl from Pont L'Abbe

Entry/Object ID

2022.10.372

Description

France: Girl from the region of Pont L'Abbe, Brittany From the "Folk Dolls of Europe Series" from the Saroff Doll Collection