Name/Title
Vanessa DollEntry/Object ID
2026.257.01Tags
Doll, North America, Vanessa Doll CollectionDescription
Vanessa doll from the Vanessa Doll Collection. The doll is dressed in a white long sleeved shirt with a frilly collar and white embroidery down the bodice, the cuffs are trimmed in black. Over top, she wears a overskirt that is similar to a pinafore apron. The exterior of the overskirt is black and trimmed in black pleats with white embroidery. It is tied in a bow under her bust. The inner layer of the overskirt is a patchwork of colourful patches in different patterns, dominate colours are: red, yellow, green, black ,blue, white and pink. Under, she wears a white petticoat and white bloomers with black stockings and black shoes. On her head, she wears a black cap, it is lined with those same colourful patches. The doll has brown hair and green eyes. The doll also comes with a certificate of authentication.Context
The Vanessa Doll Collection, primarily designed by Vanessa Ricardi and produced in Canada during the 1990s and early 2000s, features limited edition, hand-painted porcelain dolls. Known for their intricate Edwardian-style attire and detailed accessories, these 15–20 inch collectible dolls often come with certificates of authenticity, with notable series released between 1996 and 2007.Collection
Vanessa Doll CollectionCataloged By
Kat BezaireLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DollNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsDoll Name
VanessaMade/Created
Manufacturer
Vanessa Doll CollectionDate made
circa 1997Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
Around her wristTranscription
"Original Vanessa by Vanessa Ricardi"Notes
Certificate of authenticationClothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is dressed in a white long sleeved shirt with a frilly collar and white embroidery down the bodice, the cuffs are trimmed in black. Over top, she wears a overskirt that is similar to a pinafore apron. The exterior of the overskirt is black and trimmed in black pleats with white embroidery. It is tied in a bow under her bust. The inner layer of the overskirt is a patchwork of colourful patches in different patterns, dominate colours are: red, yellow, green, black ,blue, white and pink. Under, she wears a white petticoat and white bloomers with black stockings and black shoes. On her head, she wears a black cap, it is lined with those same colourful patches.Doll Features
Feature
Stationary Eyes, Sculptured FeaturesCondition
Scale
C-9: Mint. No original packagingMaterial
China, Fabric, PaintColor
Black, White, Red, Yellow, Blue, Pink, GreenLocation
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