Pioneer Doll c. 1937

"Pioneer Doll" is a watercolor painting by Verna Tallman, created circa 1937. The painting depicts a doll dressed in a red and white gingham dress with an apron, a white bonnet, and straw hat. To the right of the doll are fabric swatches of the gingham patterns, revealing the artist's interest in textiles and the details of their construction. The doll is portrayed standing with its feet bare, emphasizing its simple and rustic nature. The composition of the painting evokes a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era, highlighting the craft and simplicity of the past.