Name/Title
Brass Key Doll: Victorian Star BallerinaEntry/Object ID
2026.101.01Tags
Brass Key, Doll, North AmericaDescription
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.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 KeyCataloged By
Kat BezaireLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DollNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsDoll Name
BallerinaMade/Created
Manufacturer
Brass KeyDate made
circa 1990Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
Around her wristTranscription
"Victorian Star Collection Genuine Porcelain Doll BK Brass Key Inc"Clothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing 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
BlondeType
NylonStyle
Extension HairstyleDoll Features
Feature
Bent LimbFeature Notes
She is posed as if she is a ballerina on pointeCondition
Scale
C-9: Mint. No original packagingLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
January 25, 2026Notes
Misc. Porcelain Dolls Box 1Create Date
January 25, 2026Update Date
January 25, 2026