Seated female doll on a black painted wooden pedestal. Dressed in colonial garb, wearing a purple floral gown with lace trim. Has a white mob cap with black bow. Crinoline petticoat and bloomers with lace trim. Black hair and gold earrings, seated in a slat back chair with rush seat. Holds a basket of yellow yarn and knitting needles. Doll is meant to represent the "Aunt Nannie" character from the "Away Goes Sally" books by Elizabeth Coatsworth.
Made/Created
Artist
B. Brooks
Date made
circa 1935 - circa 1960
Time Period
Mid 20th Century
Place
Country
United States
Continent
North America
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Label
Location
Bottom of pedestal
Transcription
"Aunt Nannie Original B. Brooks Ped-A-Doll Reg. Col. Pat. D 186182"
Dimensions
Height
14.5 cm
Material
Wood, Cloth
Color
Purple, Yellow, Black
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
Condition Detail
Stains
Notes
Dress is stained and faded
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Elizabeth Coatsworth
Notes
These dolls were donated by Elizabeth Coatsworth, who was an author from Nobleboro. The dolls represent characters in her book series "Away Goes Sally," first published in 1934.
Related Places
Place
City
Nobleboro
State/Province
Maine
Country
United States
Continent
North America
Research Notes
Notes
This doll represents a character in the "Away Goes Sally" book series written by Elizabeth Coatsworth of Nobleboro, Maine. "Away Goes Sally" is a historical book series that takes place in the 18th century and follows a family's journey moving from Massachusetts to Maine.
