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Nesting doll, Czechoslovakia, 1967-1979
Doll, nesting
Nesting doll, Czechoslovakia, 1967-1979
Nesting doll, Czechoslovakia, 1967-1979
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Doll, nesting

Object number2022.001.0015a
Date1967-1979
Mediumwood
DimensionsOther: 4.75 × 2 × 2 in. (12.1 × 5.1 × 5.1 cm)
OriginCzechoslovakia
DescriptionThe first of five nesting dolls. It is in two pieces and the top is painted with a red headscarf, green bodice, and pink rick rack on the arms to designate sleeves. Three pink flowers decorate the headscarf, as well as a few green dots. The doll has brown hair, black eyes, and a red nose and mouth. Yellow leaves on the bodice are completed on the bottom half of the doll, where there are more leaves and a pink flower. Arms with pink cuffs meets up with those on the top half.
Credit LineGiven in memory of Daniela Nilson
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