Iroquois Doll, Circa 1860

Iroquois

1860 | Wool, Glass Beads, Wood | Item 1909

This doll is an early example of a dressed, Native doll. It has full arms with hands and legs with booted feet that are carved from wood. The torso and head might be carved wood, or some other type of hard material – as yet to be determined. She is dressed with indigo blue stroud. The stroud is designed with glass beads. The interior of the stroud is lined with silk fabric, designed in a plaid pattern. She is also wearing leggings, also of blue stroud and designed with glass beads and silk ribbon lining for the seam.