Hungaria Gypsy Girl Saroff Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image displays a doll dressed in traditional attire, featuring a detailed multi-layered dress adorned with polka dots and floral patterns, and complemented by a headscarf. The doll's outfit includes a gray blouse with pink polka-dot sleeves, and a colorful beaded necklace around its neck, contributing to its vivid appearance. It holds a small red pot, enhancing the ethnic theme of the ensemble. The doll is mounted on a wooden stand, set against a dark, plain background that emphasizes the richness and detail of its attire. The expressive facial features, with painted eyes and lips, give the doll a lifelike quality, capturing attention through its intricate design and cultural representation. The overall composition balances vibrant colors and textures, highlighting the craftsmanship involved in creating this decorative piece.

The image displays a doll dressed in traditional attire, featuring a detailed multi-layered dress adorned with polka dots and floral patterns, and complemented by a headscarf. The doll's outfit includes a gray blouse with pink polka-dot sleeves, and a colorful beaded necklace around its neck, contributing to its vivid appearance. It holds a small red pot, enhancing the ethnic theme of the ensemble. The doll is mounted on a wooden stand, set against a dark, plain background that emphasizes the richness and detail of its attire. The expressive facial features, with painted eyes and lips, give the doll a lifelike quality, capturing attention through its intricate design and cultural representation. The overall composition balances vibrant colors and textures, highlighting the craftsmanship involved in creating this decorative piece.

Name/Title

Hungaria Gypsy Girl Saroff Doll

Entry/Object ID

2022.10.12

Description

Hungaria Gypsy Girl Saroff Doll from “Folk Dolls of Europe” series dressed in red, black, white, purple, and blue carrying a water jug.

Use

“Folk Dolls of Europe” series

Context

Saroff Dolls are if historical importance to the Doll Museum of Saint Joseph, Missouri.

Ethnography

Notes

The word, Gypsy, is referenced in this entry. Gypsy is considered a slur word according to the Romani people.

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Notes

Saroff