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Costa Rica and Aruba dolls

 File — Box: 1, Carton: 1

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

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Columbus Georgia 31907 United States