Handmade Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a handmade felt doll laid out on a brown surface, featuring an artisan-crafted design. The doll is dressed in a yellow poncho with fringed edges, adding a hint of traditional attire, over a white outfit. It has a small black hat on its head, complementing the design. This cute, slightly abstract figure displays facial features with simple embroidered blue eyes and a red line for a mouth. The legs of the doll are clad in white fabric, suggesting a warm, comforting appearance. There is a string attached to its wrist, holding a set of small bells. A white tag with black handwriting, featuring the sequence "2025.15.8," is attached to the doll by a white string, indicating a catalog or collection number. The doll's overall appearance exudes a feeling of cultural representation mixed with crafty charm.

The image shows a handmade felt doll laid out on a brown surface, featuring an artisan-crafted design. The doll is dressed in a yellow poncho with fringed edges, adding a hint of traditional attire, over a white outfit. It has a small black hat on its head, complementing the design. This cute, slightly abstract figure displays facial features with simple embroidered blue eyes and a red line for a mouth. The legs of the doll are clad in white fabric, suggesting a warm, comforting appearance. There is a string attached to its wrist, holding a set of small bells. A white tag with black handwriting, featuring the sequence "2025.15.8," is attached to the doll by a white string, indicating a catalog or collection number. The doll's overall appearance exudes a feeling of cultural representation mixed with crafty charm.

Name/Title

Handmade Doll

Entry/Object ID

2025.15.8

Description

Simple small handmade doll, wearing poncho slp on shoes and light colored clothes & black cap From the collection of Gladys Rinehart