Doll
| Description: |
By the late 19th century, Seminole people created their own distinctive cotton patchwork clothing. This particular doll represents a Seminole woman in her patchwork outfit. The body is made from palmetto fiber. Palmetto are low-growing palms with fan-shaped leaves. The cape and skirt were made on a treadle sewing machine which was powered by a lever operated with the foot. The black bonnet on the head is actually a representation of their hairstyle. A cardboard or wire form is inserted in the hair, which is combed back to disguise the insert. Today, the Seminole people live in Florida and Oklahoma. |
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| Source: |
http://www.digitalindy.org/cdm/ref/collection/tcm/id/24 |
| Collection: |
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis |
| Rights: | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/; |
| Copyright: |
Creative Commons (CC By-SA 3.0); |
| Subjects: |
Indians of North America Seminole Indians Seminole Indians -- Social life and customs Toys Dolls Indian dolls |
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