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Dolls

1950/84, with textile fragments from A.D. 1000/1476
Contemporary assemblage of materials from a variety of past cultures. Cotton and wool, variety of weaves; embroidered with wool in running stitch; cotton wrapped twigs
26.4 × 16.2 cm (10.4 × 6.4 in)

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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

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