Related Person Eskimo

Doll's Parka

Datec. 1940

MediumBody of parka is river otter, the back of the hood is young seal skin, white caribou fur, possibly dark mink fur, wolf fur ruff, woolen yarn, thread

DimensionsOverall: 17 × 16 × 3 1/2 in. (43.2 × 40.6 × 8.9 cm)

Object numberT0267

Credit LineGift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw

Photograph by Richard Walker

Label TextToys reflect local culture and are meant to entertain as well as educate. Young girls learned from their mothers or female relatives how to make clothing for the family. The woman that made these parkas took extra time and decorated these small garments with different kinds of animal fur just as would have been done for adult clothing.
ProvenanceTaylor Museum, Colorado Springs, Colorado

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