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Doll, Bohemia, 1919-1929
Doll
Doll, Bohemia, 1919-1929
Doll, Bohemia, 1919-1929
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Doll

Object number2022.003.0003
Date1919-1929
Mediumtextile, papier mache
DimensionsOther: 5 × 12 in. (12.7 × 30.5 cm)
DescriptionA female doll wearing a traditional Bohemian kroj. Its white blouse has puffed, ecru sleeves with white cuffs and bobbin lace. A pink, embroidered flower lies on each cuff and the blouse's front placket. A circle of sequins frames the one on the front. There is a white collar decorated with pink flowers, ecru swirls and sequins around its neck. Bobbin lace finishes the collar's edge. Over the blouse is a light green vest covered with a woven pattern. It has metallic gold, rick rack trim. The navy skirt is a thick knit with salmon rick rack around its hemline and red machine embroidered ribbon around at its center. The white apron has bobbin lace around its edges and two lace inserts, one in its top half and one in the bottom. It apron is decorated with beaded geometric shapes and designs. Sequins are used as a accent. The doll has a white mesh petticoat and bloomers. Its legs are made of red fabric and the feet are black. The white headscarf has red edging around its bottom. Beaded and wire flowers frame the doll's painted face.
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