Brass Key Doll: Victorian Star Ballerina

Name/Title

Brass Key Doll: Victorian Star Ballerina

Entry/Object ID

2026.101.01

Tags

Brass Key, Doll, North America

Description

Brass Key Victorian Star doll, the ballerina. The doll is dressed in a pink tutu style dress. The skirt is made of several layers of light pink sparkly tule, her top is made of a light pink material, the same tule can be found layering her sleeves and the bodice of the dress. On her collar, it is adorned with two layers of pink sequins and a beaded flower. She also wears white tights and pink pointe shoes. She has blonde hair that is styled in ringlet curls, and she has green eyes, Her head, arms, and legs are porcelain and her body is cloth.

Use

Collectable item

Context

Brass Key, Inc. is a company started by two sisters, Judy and Mary, in the 1980's. The company was originally a supplier of brass beds until 1987 when it turned its attention to toys/collectibles. In 1993, they began manufacturing porcelain dolls. These dolls were a huge success and Brass Key has expanded to include the manufacturing of many other kinds of collectibles. Their motto is quality merchandise at an affordable price. They produced various themed collections, including Victorian Romance, Porcelain Keepsakes, and specialized series.

Collection

Brass Key

Cataloged By

Kat Bezaire

Category

Doll

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Doll Name

Ballerina

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Brass Key

Date made

circa 1990

Place

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

Around her wrist

Transcription

"Victorian Star Collection Genuine Porcelain Doll BK Brass Key Inc"

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Height

16 in

Clothing

Clothing Type

Original

Clothing Description

The doll is dressed in a pink tutu style dress. The skirt is made of several layers of light pink sparkly tule, her top is made of a light pink material, the same tule can be found layering her sleeves and the bodice of the dress. On her collar, it is adorned with two layers of pink sequins and a beaded flower. She also wears white tights and pink pointe shoes.

Hair

Color

Blonde

Type

Nylon

Style

Extension Hairstyle

Doll Features

Feature

Bent Limb

Feature Notes

She is posed as if she is a ballerina on pointe

Condition

Scale

C-9: Mint. No original packaging

Accessories

Accessory

Stand

Material

Ceramic, Fabric

Color

Pink

Location

Location

Room

Shaanti International Museum of Costume and Dolls

Date

January 25, 2026

Notes

Misc. Porcelain Dolls Box 1

Create Date

January 25, 2026

Update Date

January 25, 2026