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Doll
Identifier:
1994.42.1Description:
Ceramic body with jointed extremities. Dark brown skin color. Dressed in beaded 'tanned' leather. Small hole at top of head (probably originally had small feather that inserted in hole).ACCEPT RELEVANCE: Dollreflects popular image of Indigenous peoples common in America from 1940s to present; cute, quaint, rustic. OTHER COLLECTIONS: Extensive collection of dolls.KWAPIL01
USA: Michigan, Lowell. Flat River Antique Mall. Purchased by donor at Flat River Antique Mall.. KWAPIL01
Materials:
CeramicDimensions:
5" hCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift Of Steele A. TaylorRelated Entity:
Steele A. Taylor (donor)Steele Taylor is a New Jersey native and a World War II Navy veteran. In 1948, after earning a degree in economics from Williams College in Winston, Massachusetts, he accepted a job offer from Dohler-Jarvis in Grand Rapids. In 1960 he moved to Grand Rapids Steel and was part owner and president when he retired in 1985. He has served on many boards throughout his career, such as the Mary Free Bed Hospital, Aquinas Emeritus Center, various Hospice boards and former member and president of the Art and Museum Board. Steele and his wife Mary are consummate world travelers and their collection is a testament to their travels. Artifacts donated by Steele are exceptional resources, representing various regions of the world. He has also donated an extensive collection of pewter items to the Grand Rapids Public Museum.