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Native American doll
Native American doll

Native American doll

Artist
Date1916
MediumCelluloid, Cotton, Wool
ClassificationsRecreational Artifacts
Credit LineGift of Mary Rose Graveline
Object number1999.8.3
DescriptionNative American doll of celluloid with painted features, black hair. Dressed in long brown skirt, striped fabric around neck and front chest opening. Wrapped in rust flannel blanket which has a design of blue and white diamonds. No arms (supposedly under blanket). Beige flannel for moccasins with a dab of blue and yellow paint on each one. Tag says: "'SKOOKUMS'/H.H.TAMMEN CO/1916". (Made for tourist trade)
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