Costa Rica and Aruba dolls
Scope and Contents
Doll, 7.5” (Girl, Costa Rica)
Single female figure wearing a large skirt dress with white lace around shoulders and a white apron with the words “Costa Rica” handwritten on it; doll has hair in braids tied with green bows and her eyes open and close when moved; doll is in fair condition with some loss of hair on the back and possibly the front
Doll, 12” (Girl, Aruba)
Female figure wearing traditional costume of Aruba; wicker skirt with floral and owl motif around the skirt made of raffia; top is red cotton with white lace around edges and she is wearing a straw basket filled with fruit on her head; fair condition with her skirt being flat and the fruit have become detached from the hat; handwritten on her right shoulder is “Aruba”; she is also wearing gold hoop earrings and a beige turban head covering; she is missing a black shoe.
Dates
- Creation: 1975 - 2025
Full Extent
From the Collection: 6 Cubic Feet (6 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Columbus State University Archives and Special Collections Repository
4225 University Ave
Columbus Georgia 31907 United States
