Doll, Japanese Geisha, Papier-mâché

From Madison Historical Society

cloth, paper mache, wood

Papier-mâché Japanese geisha doll with black hair rolled atop her head. Wearing a brocade cloth kimono, cream colored with orange, gold, pink, green, and blue flowers. Orange and gold obi belt. Orange circular hat with gold stripes; smaller circle of the same design (possibly a fan) held in her hand. Hat has orange ties. On a wooden base.

8" tall

Accession/ID Number 2018.033.031

Classifications

Subjects

• Dolls
• Papier-mâché dolls