Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a small, vintage-style doll with blonde curly hair and a delicate pink ribbon tied in a bow on her head, dressed in an exquisite outfit that features a light green, frilly skirt made from layers of tulle and a satin-like top. She is posed against a neutral background, standing on what seems to be a textured surface. The doll's expressive face has painted features including red lips and blue eyes. Her right arm is adorned with a small gold bracelet. A neatly handwritten tag labeled “Spring Exhibit Box” is attached near her feet, suggesting she might be part of a collection or display. The overall appearance of the doll, with her carefully crafted attire and distinctive charm, evokes a sense of nostalgia and gives insight into a particular era of doll-making craftsmanship. The combination of her elegant clothing and intricate details highlights the artistry and attention given to vintage dolls, making her a charming representation of the period’s doll-making aesthetics.

The image depicts a small, vintage-style doll with blonde curly hair and a delicate pink ribbon tied in a bow on her head, dressed in an exquisite outfit that features a light green, frilly skirt made from layers of tulle and a satin-like top. She is posed against a neutral background, standing on what seems to be a textured surface. The doll's expressive face has painted features including red lips and blue eyes. Her right arm is adorned with a small gold bracelet. A neatly handwritten tag labeled “Spring Exhibit Box” is attached near her feet, suggesting she might be part of a collection or display. The overall appearance of the doll, with her carefully crafted attire and distinctive charm, evokes a sense of nostalgia and gives insight into a particular era of doll-making craftsmanship. The combination of her elegant clothing and intricate details highlights the artistry and attention given to vintage dolls, making her a charming representation of the period’s doll-making aesthetics.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1462

Description

Doll/Nancy Ann Abbot; Nancy Ann Dressed Dolls/ "Storybook Dolls by Nancy Ann" "Spring" Pink dress with yellow lace covering; pink flower on side of dress; pink ribbon in hair. Dimensions: 6.5x7.

Collection

Doll Museum

Made/Created

Date made

1948 - 1970

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

6-1/2 in

Width

7 in

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Oct 16, 2018