Name/Title
Katherine's Collection DollEntry/Object ID
2026.251.01Tags
Katherine's Collection, Doll, North AmericaDescription
Katherine's Collection branded doll. The doll depicts an older woman in fancy dress. The doll is dressed in a beige gown, it is two toned, beige and gold, and patterned with what appears to be stalks of wheat. The hem of the dress is pleated, and also decorated with gold bows and a gold lace. Under, she wears gold bloomers, and black shoes with cream bows. At her waist, it is tied with a large gold ribbon, and decorated with a purple flower and strands of pearls. Her cuffs also have lace detailing and bows, and her collar has decorative stitching and lace trim. Around her neck she wears strands of pearls. On her head, she wears a gold bonnet, it is pleated with a lace trim, a cream bow and flowers. The doll has white hair and green eyes. The doll has a hard plastic head, hands, and feet, and a bead filled body.Context
Katherine's Collection, founded in 1991 by Katherine Stevenson (later Kleski) in Ohio, is renowned for handcrafted, high-quality, whimsical dolls and holiday decor. Originally a home-based business, it grew into a major brand featuring intricately designed, limited-edition characters often designed by Wayne Kleski, featuring detailed clothing and accessories.Collection
Katherine's CollectionCataloged 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
1883Doll Name
Katherine's CollectionMade/Created
Manufacturer
Katherine's CollectionDate made
circa 1991Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
Attached to her wristTranscription
"Katherine's Collections at Silver Lake Made in the Philippines "Clothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is dressed in a beige gown, it is two toned, beige and gold, and patterned with what appears to be stalks of wheat. The hem of the dress is pleated, and also decorated with gold bows and a gold lace. Under, she wears gold bloomers, and black shoes with cream bows. At her waist, it is tied with a large gold ribbon, and decorated with a purple flower and strands of pearls. Her cuffs also have lace detailing and bows, and her collar has decorative stitching and lace trim. Around her neck she wears strands of pearls. On her head, she wears a gold bonnet, it is pleated with a lace trim, a cream bow and flowers.Condition
Scale
C-8: Dolls or clothing flawlessMaterial
Fabric, Plastic, BeadsColor
Cream, Black, Gold, Purple, White, GreenLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
March 1, 2026Notes
Small Misc Dolls Box 3Create Date
March 1, 2026Update Date
March 1, 2026