12” Kewpie Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image displays a vintage doll with a glossy, bald head made of porcelain or a similar material, featuring painted facial details like wide, innocent eyes, blushing cheeks, and lips. It is adorned in an intricately layered, pleated yellow dress that resembles delicate crepe paper, creating the appearance of elegant, flowing fabric. The doll is positioned on a textured gray surface, seemingly a tabletop or a similar flat fixture, serving as the background. Its tiny hands extend from the voluminous sleeves, adding charm to its quaint demeanor. The overall appearance is nostalgic, evoking sentiments linked to antique collectibles or family heirlooms passed down through generations.

The image displays a vintage doll with a glossy, bald head made of porcelain or a similar material, featuring painted facial details like wide, innocent eyes, blushing cheeks, and lips. It is adorned in an intricately layered, pleated yellow dress that resembles delicate crepe paper, creating the appearance of elegant, flowing fabric. The doll is positioned on a textured gray surface, seemingly a tabletop or a similar flat fixture, serving as the background. Its tiny hands extend from the voluminous sleeves, adding charm to its quaint demeanor. The overall appearance is nostalgic, evoking sentiments linked to antique collectibles or family heirlooms passed down through generations.

Name/Title

12” Kewpie Doll

Entry/Object ID

2019.37.30

Description

12” Kewpie Doll with red cheeks wearing a yellow paper dress. On blue stand.

Collection

Dolls

Color

Yellow

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair