Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a vintage doll dressed in a delicate lavender gown adorned with intricate lace details that cascade elegantly over the fabric. Her outfit is complemented by a large lace bonnet framing her blonde curls. The doll is holding a small tag, which reads "March Girl," along with notes about her lavender dress and lace hat, indicating that this figure might be meant for an exhibit box. The overall presentation of the doll gives a sense of nostalgia and evokes a classic, timeless aesthetic, reminiscent of bygone eras where such dolls treasured keepsakes or collector's items. The craftsmanship of her dress, with its layers, ruffles, and lace, reflects careful attention to detail, transforming the doll into a miniature work of art. The soft color palette of lavender and lace are harmonious and add to the overall charm and appeal, suggesting elegance and femininity. This particular doll likely holds sentimental value or historical significance, preserved with care for display or collection purposes.

The image shows a vintage doll dressed in a delicate lavender gown adorned with intricate lace details that cascade elegantly over the fabric. Her outfit is complemented by a large lace bonnet framing her blonde curls. The doll is holding a small tag, which reads "March Girl," along with notes about her lavender dress and lace hat, indicating that this figure might be meant for an exhibit box. The overall presentation of the doll gives a sense of nostalgia and evokes a classic, timeless aesthetic, reminiscent of bygone eras where such dolls treasured keepsakes or collector's items. The craftsmanship of her dress, with its layers, ruffles, and lace, reflects careful attention to detail, transforming the doll into a miniature work of art. The soft color palette of lavender and lace are harmonious and add to the overall charm and appeal, suggesting elegance and femininity. This particular doll likely holds sentimental value or historical significance, preserved with care for display or collection purposes.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1465

Description

Doll/Nancy Ann Abbot; Nancy Ann Dressed Dolls/ "Storybook Dolls by Nancy Ann" "March Girl" Lavender Dress with lace hat. 7 1/2"x 9 ". Sleepy eye.

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 in

Width

5-1/2 in

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Oct 16, 2018