doll

Doll on an elliptical plastic base with “Romania” written on it , representing costume from Alba. Doll is wearing a green and brown woven wrap with red, yellow, blue and green tassels. Waist band is pink with green, yellow and blue stitching. White blouse has yellow and green embroidery work. Plain white head covering. Carrying a wooden vessel under left arm. Typed text panel on reverse of base reads: 'Coop "ARTA CRISANA" Oradea / PAPUSA TARANCA ALBA / Simbol: C. XVI. 336 / N.I.D. 7043-76 / Pretul: 75 lei.' Represents a costume from Alba county.

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
2008.96
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 220 mm x 90 mm x 170 mm
CATEGORY
Anthropology: Ethnography
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