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Bhutia Man and Woman Dolls
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
Bhutia Man and Woman Dolls
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

Bhutia Man and Woman Dolls

Artifact IDMO 63.2435a-b
Object Type Doll
Date 1961-1964
Gifter
Maker
Place MadeIndia, Asia
Medium Silk, cotton, wool, horsehair, paint, wood
DimensionsOverall H 15 in x W 14 1/4 in x D 7 1/8 in (38.1 cm x 36.2 cm x 18.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionTwo dolls mounted on a wooden board painted black. One doll represents a "Bhutia" woman in red and gold brocade costume with white shawl and yellow tassels in her hair, cloth. The other doll is a Bhutia man in brown coat with red belt and white scarf.
Additional Details
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 SeriesKennedy Administration Collection 1960-1963 (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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