German all-bisque doll with jointed arms and legs

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

German all-bisque doll with jointed arms and legs

Entry/Object ID

1216

Description

German all-bisque female doll with jointed arms and legs attached with elastic string. Arms are slightly bent at the elbow. Hair, facial features, fingers, and shoes are molded, along with other anatomical details (e.g., belly button, back dimples). Painted on the doll are her face; blonde/light-yellow hair, with two blue bows; knee-high blue socks; and black "Mary Jane" -style shoes. All painting is original; the doll is naked except for shoes and socks.

Acquisition

Accession

335

Source or Donor

Collins, Susan M.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1900 - 1910

Material

Ceramic