Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows an antique porcelain doll with black hair and painted facial features, dressed in a vintage-style, long-sleeved, floral-patterned dress with a full skirt, highlighted by decorative lace or ribbon accents. The doll's dress features a dark background adorned with intricate floral motifs in soft, muted colors. The attire, combined with its delicate construction, reflects the clothing styles from the late 19th to early 20th century. The doll is also wearing black boots, which add to its period charm. A small tag with written numbers and the word "Doll" is attached to its left hand. The doll is positioned against a plain, textured backdrop that highlights its detailed craftsmanship and vintage appeal, making it a beautiful example of historical doll artistry.

The image shows an antique porcelain doll with black hair and painted facial features, dressed in a vintage-style, long-sleeved, floral-patterned dress with a full skirt, highlighted by decorative lace or ribbon accents. The doll's dress features a dark background adorned with intricate floral motifs in soft, muted colors. The attire, combined with its delicate construction, reflects the clothing styles from the late 19th to early 20th century. The doll is also wearing black boots, which add to its period charm. A small tag with written numbers and the word "Doll" is attached to its left hand. The doll is positioned against a plain, textured backdrop that highlights its detailed craftsmanship and vintage appeal, making it a beautiful example of historical doll artistry.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.157

Description

China arms and head/ Cloth body/ Painted blue eyes, painted hair/ closed mouth/ black dress with pink flowers and rick rack trim around neck and skirt/paisley print/dark nail polish. 17 1/2".

Collection

Doll Museum

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

17-1/2 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

China and cloth

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

May 8, 2012