Clown

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a vintage clown doll with distinct features; the clown is dressed in weathered, beige fabric attire with red wooden shoes and a matching hat. The fabric shows signs of aging, such as discoloration and wear, suggesting the item has been preserved or stored for a considerable time. The clown's face is painted with traditional clown makeup, including red lips and a painted smile. Notably, there is a small heart painted on one cheek. A handwritten tag is attached to the clown's clothing, reading "12.3.675 Schoenhut Clown," accompanied by decorative markings, indicating this may be a collectible or a specific type of vintage doll, possibly produced by the Schoenhut company, known for its antique toys. The background consists of a textured, protective material, possibly used to safeguard the doll from further deterioration. The overall appearance of the clown and its attire reflects the antiquity and charm often associated with early 20th-century toys, making it of potential interest to collectors

The image depicts a vintage clown doll with distinct features; the clown is dressed in weathered, beige fabric attire with red wooden shoes and a matching hat. The fabric shows signs of aging, such as discoloration and wear, suggesting the item has been preserved or stored for a considerable time. The clown's face is painted with traditional clown makeup, including red lips and a painted smile. Notably, there is a small heart painted on one cheek. A handwritten tag is attached to the clown's clothing, reading "12.3.675 Schoenhut Clown," accompanied by decorative markings, indicating this may be a collectible or a specific type of vintage doll, possibly produced by the Schoenhut company, known for its antique toys. The background consists of a textured, protective material, possibly used to safeguard the doll from further deterioration. The overall appearance of the clown and its attire reflects the antiquity and charm often associated with early 20th-century toys, making it of potential interest to collectors

Name/Title

Clown

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.675

Description

Clown/Wooden/Claw Hands/Pink and Blue Polka Dot Clown Suit/Matching Pointed Hat.

Collection

Doll Museum

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

CLOWN

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jul 7, 2016