Name/Title
Mary Had a Little Lamb DollEntry/Object ID
2026.216.01Tags
Doll, Popular Culture, Bernard Ravca, FrenchDescription
Mary Had a Little Lamb Bernard Ravca doll. The doll depicts the literary character of Mary Had a Little Lamb. The doll is in its original box and comes with an article from the Detroit Free Press explaining the creator. The doll is dressed in a pink gown, with a darker pink overlay that is patterned with white flowers, and two large black bows on the bodice. The doll also wears a pink bonnet tied with a black ribbon. In her hand she carries a wooden crook, and in her other hand she carries pink and red flowers. She wears white stockings and black shoes. In the box with her is a ceramic white lamb, that has a green bow around its neck. The doll is blonde with brown eyes.Context
The doll was created by French doll maker Bernard Ravca, who was famous for making "real people" dolls.Collection
Benard RavcaCataloged By
Kat BezaireLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DollNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsDoll Name
Mary Had a Little LambMade/Created
Manufacturer
Bernard RavcaDate made
1946Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
On the boxTranscription
"1946"Clothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is in its original box and comes with an article from the Detroit Free Press explaining the creator. The doll is dressed in a pink gown, with a darker pink overlay that is patterned with white flowers, and two large black bows on the bodice. The doll also wears a pink bonnet tied with a black ribbon. In her hand she carries a wooden crook, and in her other hand she carries pink and red flowers. She wears white stockings and black shoes.Condition
Scale
C-10: Mint. Factory perfectNotes
The box is discoloured likely due to light exposure and ageParts
Count
4Parts
box, doll, lamb, newspaperMaterial
Plastic, Fabric, Ceramic, PaintColor
Pink, White, Green, Black, Red, YellowLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
February 24, 2026Notes
Cultural Dolls Box 1Create Date
February 24, 2026Update Date
February 24, 2026
