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British Virgin Islands Doll with Embroidered Facial Features, Black Yarn Hair and Head Scarf (Close Up)

British Virgin Islands Doll with Embroidered Facial Features, Black Yarn Hair and Head Scarf (Close Up)

Handcrafted figure from the British Virgin Islands. Her torso is stuffed fabric, and her extremities are made with wire that is covered with masking tape. She is wearing a green shawl with the letters "B .V. I." hand sewn with yarn. Her dress and head scarf are made with matching print fabric. Her face is embroidered with thread to make the eyes and mouth. Her hair is black yarn. She is wearing hoop earrings made of wire. The figure is 11 inches (28 cm) tall.

For the story, visit Salt Harvesting in BVI

Galleries: British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Cloth, Scarf
Keywords: All_BVI_Lady, BVI, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, embroidery, fabric, hoop earrings, lady, scarf, shawl, wire, wire, wire, woman, yarn
Photo Location: FCIT Photo Studio, Tampa, FL
Photographer: Dr. Ann E. Barron
Date of Photo: 05/30/2013
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure Time: 0.05
F Number: 1.8
Original Dimensions: 3744×5616
Picture Orientation: Portrait
GPS Coordinates: 28°3'40.85"N 82°24'36.26"W
Picture Number: 23415