Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a small, vintage celluloid doll lying on a richly textured red velvet surface. The doll has a small smiling face with painted features and short hair, with a string tied around its chest, suggesting it might be part of a collection or being presented as a collectible item. Attached to the doll is a tag with handwritten details, which reads "Celluloid Kewpie" along with numbers "14, 24, 91" and "(17585)," indicating specific cataloging or inventory information. The soft shimmer of the surrounding fabric adds a touch of elegance and contrast to the simple, nostalgic appearance of the doll, enhancing its antique charm and highlighting its historical significance. The overall scene evokes a sense of nostalgia and offers a glimpse into the world of vintage toys and collectibles, underscoring the enduring appeal of such artifacts, which often carry sentimental value and historical interest for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

The image shows a small, vintage celluloid doll lying on a richly textured red velvet surface. The doll has a small smiling face with painted features and short hair, with a string tied around its chest, suggesting it might be part of a collection or being presented as a collectible item. Attached to the doll is a tag with handwritten details, which reads "Celluloid Kewpie" along with numbers "14, 24, 91" and "(17585)," indicating specific cataloging or inventory information. The soft shimmer of the surrounding fabric adds a touch of elegance and contrast to the simple, nostalgic appearance of the doll, enhancing its antique charm and highlighting its historical significance. The overall scene evokes a sense of nostalgia and offers a glimpse into the world of vintage toys and collectibles, underscoring the enduring appeal of such artifacts, which often carry sentimental value and historical interest for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2014.24.9 B

Description

Dolls/celluloid/Kewpie dolls/jointed arms/possibly made by Karl Standfuss/Saxony, Germany/c. 1913/not clothed/1 ½"x1"x ½"

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jul 9, 2016