Sambo, late 19th century

  • American

Wood doll; mohair wig; velvet, lace, felt and patent leather clothing

  • Overall: 19 inches (48.3 cm)

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. W.H.J. McPharlin and Marjorie Batchelder McPharlin

52.327

Paul McPharlin

Mr. and Mrs. W.H.J. McPharlin and Marjorie Batchelder McPharlin

1952-present, gift to the Detroit Institute of Arts (Detroit, Michigan, USA)

McPharlin, Paul. The Puppet Theatre in America. New York, 1949, p. 151.

American, Sambo, late 19th century, wood doll; mohair wig; velvet, lace, felt and patent leather clothing. Detroit Institute of Arts, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. W.H.J. McPharlin and Marjorie Batchelder McPharlin, 52.327.