Shadow Boxes

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features intricately crafted dolls arranged on a wooden platform, dressed in traditional folk attire representing various cultural costumes. These miniatures display vibrant colors and elaborate details in their clothing, such as embroidered blouses, floral crowns, and patterned skirts. Some dolls wear hats adorned with feathers, while others have braided hair. The scene is set against a backdrop with floral and bird motifs, accentuating the cultural theme. In the right corner, there is a small, white wrought-iron chair with a red-checkered tablecloth draped over it, adding a cozy, domestic touch to the display.

The image features intricately crafted dolls arranged on a wooden platform, dressed in traditional folk attire representing various cultural costumes. These miniatures display vibrant colors and elaborate details in their clothing, such as embroidered blouses, floral crowns, and patterned skirts. Some dolls wear hats adorned with feathers, while others have braided hair. The scene is set against a backdrop with floral and bird motifs, accentuating the cultural theme. In the right corner, there is a small, white wrought-iron chair with a red-checkered tablecloth draped over it, adding a cozy, domestic touch to the display.

Name/Title

Shadow Boxes

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1515

Description

Shadow box from the Shadow Box Room. Ethnic festival or possibly wedding party scene. Box 19 1/2" L x 11 3/4" T x 10" W. Inside painted blue with blue bird/flower design wall paper, green floor covering. Figures all attached. 10 figures total, 6 dancers, 2 fiddlers, 1 man and woman greeting them, all standing on a wooden platform. White metal round table with red checked tablecloth, 4 metal chairs with red checked seat cushions. 3 green plants in background.

Collection

Doll Museum

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Shadow Boxes

Parts

Count

18

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jan 9, 2014