Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

12.3.278: The image depicts an antique doll set against a rich, dark red velvet backdrop. The doll is dressed in a vintage pink coat adorned with ruffled cuffs and collar, complemented by large pink buttons down the front. Her brown hair is styled in two long braids adorned with white bows, while she wears a soft, furry hat that matches a muff held close to her side. The doll's intricate facial features, such as her piercing blue eyes and delicately painted cheeks, suggest craftsmanship from an earlier era. She is seated with lace peeking out beneath her coat, wearing black shoes and white socks. A small tag is attached to the doll, likely indicating cataloging or pricing information, contributing to the sense of it being a collectible piece. The overall composition evokes nostalgia and speaks to the enduring charm of historical toys.
12.3.278

The image depicts an antique doll set against a rich, dark red velvet backdrop. The doll is dressed in a vintage pink coat adorned with ruffled cuffs and collar, complemented by large pink buttons down the front. Her brown hair is styled in two long braids adorned with white bows, while she wears a soft, furry hat that matches a muff held close to her side. The doll's intricate facial features, such as her piercing blue eyes and delicately painted cheeks, suggest craftsmanship from an earlier era. She is seated with lace peeking out beneath her coat, wearing black shoes and white socks. A small tag is attached to the doll, likely indicating cataloging or pricing information, contributing to the sense of it being a collectible piece. The overall composition evokes nostalgia and speaks to the enduring charm of historical toys.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.278

Description

Blue glass eyes that open and close/ brown human hair/ comp legs, bisque head and hands, kid body/ rose colored velvet coat/ pleated satin trim/ white fur muff, black shoes, white socks.15 1/2".

Collection

Doll Museum

Made/Created

Date made

1915

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

German

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

15-1/2 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Bisque, KID, comp

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

May 31, 2012