Blonde, brown-eyed German bisque doll dressed in white dress, c. 1900

Name/Title

Blonde, brown-eyed German bisque doll dressed in white dress, c. 1900

Entry/Object ID

2017.30.4

Description

Acc. No. 17.30.4 Subject Category; Toys (doll) Object: Doll Date or Period: C. 1900 Description: A bisque shoulder and head doll having its lower hands also in bisque. The doll has "sleepy eyes" in a brown color, an open mouth with teeth, and a body covered in off-white colored kid with hinged lower legs. It has its original blonde mohair wig and also appears to have its original costume. Size: L-23 inches. History of Object: A doll of German bisque that was originally owned by Gertrude, wife of W. K. Powell, the original owners of 1811 Moreland Drive, Alameda. Acquired from: Museum acquisition fund. Date: 08/05/17