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Doll, Moravia, 1919-1929
Doll
Doll, Moravia, 1919-1929
Doll, Moravia, 1919-1929
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Doll

Object number2022.003.0001
Date1919-1929
Mediumtextile, papier mache
DimensionsOther: 8 × 19 in. (20.3 × 48.3 cm)
DescriptionA female doll wearing a traditional Moravian kroj. Her off-white blouse has puffed and pleated sleeves with bobbin lace cuffs and pale blue ribbons tied around. Red machine embroidered ribbons rest on the shoulders. She wears a white bobbin lace collar and a mustard-colored vest covered with colorful floral brocade. A white machine embroidered ribbon surrounded by lace runs down its front. She has a pleated, black skirt with metallic lace at the waist. Her dark blue apron is covered with a white and very dark blue floral brocade. It is also pleated and has bobbin lace across the hemline and up both sides. A red machine embroidered sash is tied around her waist. She wears a white mesh petticoat and bloomers, along with black knee boots that have orange soles. Above the boots are blue machine embroidered ribbons wrapped around three times. Her cap is striped with dark blue machine embroidered ribbon and white cording around the edges. Light blue-green bows lie on either side and fauz flowers run across its front and back. Yellow ribbons, pale blue ribbons and red machine embroidered ribbons hang down from the back. The flesh of her head and facial features are painted on, but she has a cloth body.
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