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Object Number
32-76-10/K208
Display Title
Doll
Descriptions
Object Description
Doll. Comprised of a large wooden dowel used as an interior armature from which traditional textiles are draped as clothing. The top of the dowel is head-shaped and painted. A long strand of yellow/red beads is wrapped/draped around the neck. The costume fabrics are primarily plain-weave cotton with red, yellow, orange, brown, green, black dyes used. The blouse is pieced with cotton and silk fabrics of red, yellow, orange, blue, black, brown. Under the blouse two sticks are pinned at the shoulders as arms.
Inventory Description
Doll, carved wood, pigmented features, bead necklace, fabric dress/ shawl
Classification
- Doll
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Seminole
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Florida
Dimensions
Overall: 30 x 24 x 4.8 cm (11 13/16 x 9 7/16 x 1 7/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
K\208
Provenance
Collector
Dr. Thomas Barbour
(?)
Donor
Dr. Thomas Barbour
(April 27, 1932)
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