Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a porcelain doll with a serene expression, showcasing delicate facial features and blue eyes, adorned with a traditional black bonnet trimmed with lace, beautifully framing her soft blonde curls. Her attire exudes an old-world charm, consisting of a beige blouse under a black bodice embellished with intricate beadwork of pearls and sequins arranged in a floral pattern. The bodice is cinched at the waist and contrasts elegantly with her long, flowing skirt, which has a striking blue, satin-like appearance, complementing the dark tones of her overall ensemble. A black lace apron overlay adds a layer of detail and complexity to her gown. The doll, likely of German origin as indicated by the attached handwritten tag, which reads "Porcelain German Doll," is tagged for identification or perhaps for display in a collection or exhibition. Positioned on a textured, neutral background, the focus is entirely on showcasing the doll’s timeless and meticulous craftsmanship, evoking a sense of nostalgia and admiration for traditional doll-making artistry.

The image features a porcelain doll with a serene expression, showcasing delicate facial features and blue eyes, adorned with a traditional black bonnet trimmed with lace, beautifully framing her soft blonde curls. Her attire exudes an old-world charm, consisting of a beige blouse under a black bodice embellished with intricate beadwork of pearls and sequins arranged in a floral pattern. The bodice is cinched at the waist and contrasts elegantly with her long, flowing skirt, which has a striking blue, satin-like appearance, complementing the dark tones of her overall ensemble. A black lace apron overlay adds a layer of detail and complexity to her gown. The doll, likely of German origin as indicated by the attached handwritten tag, which reads "Porcelain German Doll," is tagged for identification or perhaps for display in a collection or exhibition. Positioned on a textured, neutral background, the focus is entirely on showcasing the doll’s timeless and meticulous craftsmanship, evoking a sense of nostalgia and admiration for traditional doll-making artistry.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1104

Description

Doll/Porcelain body/Blue and Black cloth dress/German/9"x4"x2".

Collection

Doll Museum

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

9 in

Width

4 in

Depth

2 in

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Dec 23, 2014