Collection Highlights
Kerchief
Date:
1776-1777
Object Number:
1952.63
Medium:
Linen
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Doll
Object Number:
INV.10973
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Papier-mâché, textile, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/4 x 6 x 2 1/2 in. ( 26 x 15.2 x 6.4 cm )
Marks:
written: in ink on sole of one boot: "N2"
written: in ink on sole of other boot: "Piestanka"
Description:
Doll with papier-mâché shoulder head, blue painted eyes, closed mouth, and pink tinted cheeks; stuffed cloth body with limbs jointed at hips; ethnic costume consisting of dress with floral printed bodice, collar and sleeves with yellow trim, blue skirt edged in lace, and matching cap, with black knee-high boots made of cloth.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
