Name/Title
French Fashion Doll: BoudoirEntry/Object ID
2026.259.01Tags
Doll, European, FrenchDescription
Fabric doll with a bisque head and hands, the doll is a French Fashion doll, used to show off new styles. The doll is dressed in an elegant light pink dress, it is decorated with pleated piping down the skirt, on the hem, and around her waist. The bodice of the dress is pink wrapped around a white pleated layer, it also has white cuffs, and fabric flowers at her waist. On her head she wears a pink bonnet. The doll is blonde with blue eyes.Context
This doll is a French Fashion doll, she was created to show off Parisian fashion.Collection
Cultural DollsCataloged By
Kat BezaireLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DollNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsDoll Name
French FashionMade/Created
Date made
circa 1870Notes
No identifiable makers marks, but due to the nature of the type of doll it is and when they were used, we can estimate 1870Clothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is dressed in an elegant light pink dress, it is decorated with pleated piping down the skirt, on the hem, and around her waist. The bodice of the dress is pink wrapped around a white pleated layer, it also has white cuffs, and fabric flowers at her waist. On her head she wears a pink bonnet.Hair
Color
BlondeType
Human HairCondition
Scale
C-5: Wear and tear visible to everyoneNotes
The doll appears to be heavily light damaged as evidence by the faded fabric on her dress, she also has marks and scuffs on her face, suggesting she was dropped multiple times.Material
Bisque, Fabric, PaintLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
March 6, 2026Notes
Large Misc Dolls Box 2Create Date
March 6, 2026Update Date
March 6, 2026
