Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts an antique porcelain doll lying on a soft, textured surface. The doll has a finely crafted porcelain face with delicate features and a serene expression. Her hair is styled in an elegant, vintage fashion, which complements her overall classic appearance. She is dressed in an elaborate cream-colored gown made of sheer fabric, adorned with intricate lace trimming that adds an air of sophistication and historical charm. Her arms are gracefully positioned, and the gown cascades softly around her, revealing a glimpse of her dainty shoes. A small, handwritten tag with numbers is attached to the dress, indicating inventory or archival information, suggesting that the doll might be part of a collection or display, possibly in a museum or an antique store. The combination of the doll's attire and craftsmanship suggests that she dates back to a bygone era, evoking a sense of nostalgia and historical curiosity about the time and place she originates from.

The image depicts an antique porcelain doll lying on a soft, textured surface. The doll has a finely crafted porcelain face with delicate features and a serene expression. Her hair is styled in an elegant, vintage fashion, which complements her overall classic appearance. She is dressed in an elaborate cream-colored gown made of sheer fabric, adorned with intricate lace trimming that adds an air of sophistication and historical charm. Her arms are gracefully positioned, and the gown cascades softly around her, revealing a glimpse of her dainty shoes. A small, handwritten tag with numbers is attached to the dress, indicating inventory or archival information, suggesting that the doll might be part of a collection or display, possibly in a museum or an antique store. The combination of the doll's attire and craftsmanship suggests that she dates back to a bygone era, evoking a sense of nostalgia and historical curiosity about the time and place she originates from.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.129

Description

Eyes painted blue/molded blonde hair/Parian/fashioned with molded beads/Ecru organdy/lace trim with cape. All original . 12".

Collection

Doll Museum

Made/Created

Date made

1860

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

12 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Parian

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

May 8, 2012