Name/Title
Female DollEntry/Object ID
NU 2023.859Description
A large, elderly female doll sitting in a chair. The doll is wearing gray shoes, black stockings, a white petticoat, a maroon multi-tiered dress with maroon lace detailing, a white apron with lace detailing, and a lace collar. She has white hair pulled back into a bun, and is wearing glasses and dangly earrings. The doll is sitting in a faux wooden chair, and is slightly slumped to the left side. She is holding a light brown wicker basket, with two small doilies inside.Collection
Martin Collection, History CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DollNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old Object NumberOther Number
476Dimensions
Width
10-3/4 inDepth
16 inLength
18 inMaterial
Fabric, Plastic, Plant Fiber, MetalProvenance
Provenance Detail
Gift of the Maud Martin EstateOwner/Agent
Maud MartinAcquisition Method
GiftAcquisition Date
Oct 1976Notes/Remarks
The executor of Maud Martin's estate donated the items; unclear if there was any direction given in her will.General Notes
Note Type
Cataloging NoteNote
The tag refers to the doll as a "Grandma Sarah" doll, although it is unclear why; internet searches did not turn up any sort of "Grandma Sarah" doll type.
