Mexican Huichol Doll
Artifact IDMO 63.4831.4
Object Type
Doll
Date
ca. 1960
Maker
unknown
Gifter
Eva Sámano de Lopez Mateos
Place MadeMexico, North America
Medium
Plastic, fabric
DimensionsOverall H 7 1/2 in (19.1 cm)
Physical DescriptionDoll with plastic body wearing white cotton pants and a tunic and cape trimmed with bands of navy, red, and white braid. Also a sash and shoulder bag and a straw hat trimmed with red and orange. With paper hanging tag containing descriptive text.
Historical NoteThis doll is one of a group of 17 presented to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy by the First Lady of Mexico, Eva Samano de Lopez Mateos. Each doll wears a different traditional costume from different regions or groups in Mexico. This particular doll represents the indigenous Huichol people of central northwest Mexico.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was a gift to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in 1961 from the First Lady of Mexico. It was held by the General Service Administration until it was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in 1965.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Heads of State (National Archives Identifier 1677008)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
Not on view
