Name/Title
Jill Effanbee DollEntry/Object ID
2026.55.01Tags
Doll, Effanbee Dolls, European, Classic Literature, Popular CultureDescription
Jill brand Effanbee doll. The doll is wearing a costume from the literary tale "Jack and Jill" as she is the Jill doll. She is wearing a blue and white checkered dress with white sleeves. The dress and sleeves are trimmed with white lace. On top, she has a pinafore style apron which is blue on the bodice and white on the skirt, the skirt is trimmed in white lace and has embroidered flowers on it. On her head, she has a white mob cap trimmed with white lace. Under, she has a white petticoat, white bloomers, white stockings, and navy blue shoes. She has brown hair and blue eyes.Context
Effanbee is one of America's oldest doll producers, began producing dolls in 1912. "Effanbee" comes from the first initials of its founders, Bernard Fleischaker (F) and Hugo Baum (B).Collection
Effanbee DollsCataloged By
Kat BezaireLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DollNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
SIMCAD Original Number LabelOther Number
1207Doll Name
JillMade/Created
Manufacturer
EffanbeeDate made
circa 1980Clothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is wearing a costume from the literary tale "Jack and Jill" as she is the Jill doll. She is wearing a blue and white checkered dress with white sleeves. The dress and sleeves are trimmed with white lace. On top, she has a pinafore style apron which is blue on the bodice and white on the skirt, the skirt is trimmed in white lace and has embroidered flowers on it. On her head, she has a white mob cap trimmed with white lace. Under, she has a white petticoat, white bloomers, white stockings, and navy blue shoes.Doll Features
Feature
Sleep Eyes, Turning HeadCondition
Scale
C-8: Dolls or clothing flawlessLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
January 17, 2026Notes
Effanbee Box 1Create Date
January 17, 2026Update Date
January 24, 2026
