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Doll, Bohemia, 1890-1914
Doll
Doll, Bohemia, 1890-1914
Doll, Bohemia, 1890-1914
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Doll

Object number2024.062.0001
Date1890-1914
Mediumporcelain, textile
DimensionsOther: 19.5 × 10 × 4 in. (49.5 × 25.4 × 10.2 cm)
DescriptionA female doll wearing a traditional kroj that includes a white blouse with puffed sleeves. There is white lace around its collar, and white and red bobbin lace around each cuff. A white and red ribbon is sewn down the front of blouse, along with two narrow pleats on either side. Red stitching runs over both of the blouse's shoulders. A vest and red, woolen skirt are sewn together around the waist. The red and green brocade vest is accented with hot pink rick rack. The back of the vest is covered with cording of mustard yellow, green, and pink, as well as silver sequins and metallic cording arranged into flowers. The back of the skirt is tightly pleated and a blue floral ribbon runs just above its hemline. The doll's apron is maroon with a matching ribbon waistband and ties. A colorful floral print covers the apron. There are also two petticoats; a plain, white one and a red one covered with a circular white print. Pinkish-yellow knee socks and black shoes with ties are on the doll's feet. Its head has braided, blonde hair covered with a black headscarf. Brown lace runs around the edges of the headscarf and colorful floral embroidery decorates its back side. The doll also wears a red shawl covered with a floral print and finished with green fringe.
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Collections
Woman's kroj, Slovakia, 1940-1949
1940s
Kroj, Bánov, Moravia, 2003
2003
Kroj, Piešt’any, Slovakia, 1930-1940
1930-1940
Woman's kroj, Vlčnov, Moravia, 1880-1930
1880-1930
Kroj, Velká nad Veličkou, Moravia, 1900-1917
1900-1917
Kroj, Mladá Boleslav, Bohemia, 1920-1939
1920-1939