Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

12.3.181: The image shows an antique baby doll with a ceramic head, wearing a long white gown adorned with delicate lace detailing around the collar. The doll rests against a rich, dark red velvet backdrop, adding contrast and depth to the scene. Its head is slightly tilted downwards, casting shadows on its face, while the soft fabric of the dress cascades around its form, creating gentle folds and creases. In its hand, the doll holds a small rectangular tag with handwritten numbers, suggesting it might be part of a collection or exhibit. The lighting is warm and subdued, highlighting the texture of both the dress and the velvet cloth behind it.
12.3.181

The image shows an antique baby doll with a ceramic head, wearing a long white gown adorned with delicate lace detailing around the collar. The doll rests against a rich, dark red velvet backdrop, adding contrast and depth to the scene. Its head is slightly tilted downwards, casting shadows on its face, while the soft fabric of the dress cascades around its form, creating gentle folds and creases. In its hand, the doll holds a small rectangular tag with handwritten numbers, suggesting it might be part of a collection or exhibit. The lighting is warm and subdued, highlighting the texture of both the dress and the velvet cloth behind it.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.181

Description

Composition baby doll, stuffed cloth body/Christening dress/ eyelette trim/underclothing and socks/blue eyes that can open and close/ molded, painted blonde hair/ doll.21-22".

Collection

Doll Museum

Made/Created

Date made

1926

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

21 in

Circumference

15 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Composition, stuffed cloth body

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

May 17, 2012

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

E. I. Horsman