Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

In the image, a vintage doll is seen lying on a rich burgundy fabric background, adorned in an elegant dress featuring soft pastel colors like peach and yellow with delicate satin and ribbon trims. The doll's face is intricately painted with expressive blue eyes and red lips, framed by carefully styled soft brown hair and complemented by a small headpiece with a few decorative feathers. A small tag is attached to the figure, possibly indicating an identification number, suggesting it could be part of a collection or an exhibit within a museum or a private assemblage. The doll’s arms rest beside its embroidered dress, which is accented with floral appliqués, and it exudes a charm reflective of a bygone era, showcasing a delicate craftsmanship that highlights the cultural and artistic values associated with collectible dolls. The atmosphere created by the fabric and the lighting lends a nostalgic or perhaps an antique feel to the scene, evoking a sense of history and admiration for traditional doll-making artistry.

In the image, a vintage doll is seen lying on a rich burgundy fabric background, adorned in an elegant dress featuring soft pastel colors like peach and yellow with delicate satin and ribbon trims. The doll's face is intricately painted with expressive blue eyes and red lips, framed by carefully styled soft brown hair and complemented by a small headpiece with a few decorative feathers. A small tag is attached to the figure, possibly indicating an identification number, suggesting it could be part of a collection or an exhibit within a museum or a private assemblage. The doll’s arms rest beside its embroidered dress, which is accented with floral appliqués, and it exudes a charm reflective of a bygone era, showcasing a delicate craftsmanship that highlights the cultural and artistic values associated with collectible dolls. The atmosphere created by the fabric and the lighting lends a nostalgic or perhaps an antique feel to the scene, evoking a sense of history and admiration for traditional doll-making artistry.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.122

Description

Lady Doll/Blue eyes - painted/mouth closed/Brown hair - painted/body cloth/head, shoulders, arms & lower legs bisque/clothing : beige dress trimmed with pink, yellow, purple & green satin ribbon/white bloomers and slip/pink felt pc on front and bonnet with white feather and purple flowers. 7 1/2" Spots on dress & discoloring on bloomers.

Collection

Doll Museum

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

7-1/2 in

Circumference

4-1/2 in

Material

Cloth & Bisque

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

May 1, 2012