Indian Girl Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a doll with a brown complexion, featuring long braided black hair. The doll is dressed in a traditional-style outfit made of beige fabric, adorned with colorful beads in red, yellow, green, blue, and white, intricately sewn into the fabric in patterns that appear to be decorative symbols. The dress has fringed edges and additional beadwork accents that enhance its traditional aesthetic. The doll wears a matching headband with similar bead embellishments, adding to its cultural representation. The background consists of a textured, light-colored mat, possibly for display or photography purposes. The doll’s eyes are closed, and it has painted facial features that give it a serene expression, while its shoes are simple black flats that complete its detailed and culturally themed attire. The intricate beadwork, along with the design of the garment, reflects a careful attention to detail, possibly inspired by Native American styles.

The image shows a doll with a brown complexion, featuring long braided black hair. The doll is dressed in a traditional-style outfit made of beige fabric, adorned with colorful beads in red, yellow, green, blue, and white, intricately sewn into the fabric in patterns that appear to be decorative symbols. The dress has fringed edges and additional beadwork accents that enhance its traditional aesthetic. The doll wears a matching headband with similar bead embellishments, adding to its cultural representation. The background consists of a textured, light-colored mat, possibly for display or photography purposes. The doll’s eyes are closed, and it has painted facial features that give it a serene expression, while its shoes are simple black flats that complete its detailed and culturally themed attire. The intricate beadwork, along with the design of the garment, reflects a careful attention to detail, possibly inspired by Native American styles.

Name/Title

Indian Girl Doll

Entry/Object ID

2019.37.26

Description

Indian Girl doll 7”. Braided black hair and light brown eyes. Wearing a tan headband and dress with bed work on them. Black shoes.

Collection

Dolls

Material

Leather

Color

Tan

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good