Name/Title
DollEntry/Object ID
1985.020.0001Description
A 36" Kestner doll #171 is marked that it was made in Germany and a secondary mark of "excelsior" indicates that it was distributed in the U.S. These dolls were in the category of "Dorothy doll". It has long, brown hair which is sewn to stiff netting and then attached to the bisque head with glue. It has "sleep" eyes/movable eye lids, there are no eyelashes, the eye brows are painted on in brown paint, and the cheeks are rounded and rosy. The mouth is partially open with reddish lips and four teeth showing. It has a jointed solid body - articulated at the neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, and knees.
Clothing:
1985.020.0001a - Dress: white, lace trim (some eyelet), elbow-length sleeves, pink ribbon sash/belt, layered skirt, button closure at back of the neck, there is also a white liner under the bodice
1985.020.0001b - Slip: white, full-length, slightly different lace/embroidered design from the dress
1985.020.0001c - Undershirt: white, with a label on the back
["____made" "Reg. U.S. Pat. Off."] buttons to underpants
1985.020.0001d - Under pants: white, lace and eyelet trim with light blue ribbon woven in at legs, buttons to undershirt
1985.020.0001e - Pair of Stockings: "hip-length" white with flowery design woven in
1985.020.0001f - Pair of Shoes: Maryjane style, white with buttoned strap around the ankle, pink bows in a buckle over toe area, smooth tan leather soles
1985.020.0001g - Hair Ribbon: 4"W x 48"L pink satin (similar to dress sash)
1985.020.0001h - Hair Clip - barrette-style clip with loop to hold tied hair ribbonCollection
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