Name/Title
Brass Key Victorian DollEntry/Object ID
2026.102.01Tags
Doll, Brass Key, North AmericaDescription
Brass Key Victorian doll. The doll is meant to be portraying traditional Victorian dress. The doll is dressed in a light blue coloured dress. The skirt of the dress has four additional layers of lilac coloured tule fabric On her sleeves, she also has an additional layer of this lilac tulle, and around the cuffs, the tule also has gold detailing. The same tule can be found on her collar. She also wears white bloomers, white stockings, and white shoes. Her hair is blonde and tied into a bun on top of her head, she also has two ringlet curls on either side of her face. The doll has blue eyes as well. Her head, arms, and legs are porcelain, 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
VictorianMade/Created
Manufacturer
Brass KeyDate made
circa 1990 - circa 2000Clothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is dressed in a light blue coloured dress. The skirt of the dress has four additional layers of lilac coloured tule fabric On her sleeves, she also has an additional layer of this lilac tulle, and around the cuffs, the tule also has gold detailing. The same tule can be found on her collar. She also wears white bloomers, white stockings, and white shoes.Hair
Color
BlondeType
NylonStyle
Extension HairstyleCondition
Scale
C-9: Mint. No original packagingColor
Blue, Purple, Gold, WhiteLocation
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