Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a vintage doll dressed in a blue outfit, including a hat and trousers, paired with a striking yellow scarf tied around its neck. The doll has blonde hair and painted blue eyes, giving it a lifelike appearance. Its attire is complemented by two yellow buttons on the chest, providing a contrast to the overall blue theme. The doll seems to be made from a combination of fabric and possibly wood or a similar material, particularly noticeable in the construction of the shoes, which appear sturdy and simplistic. Attached to its wrist is a tag labeled "Ginnuy USA," possibly indicating the manufacturer's name or the origin of the doll. The entire scene is set against a textured, soft background, which enhances the vintage charm and adds a touch of nostalgia to the composition. The doll's expression and choice of attire suggest it may be part of a sailor or aviation theme, typical of mid-20th-century children's toys, making it not only a collector's item but also a piece of cultural history.

The image features a vintage doll dressed in a blue outfit, including a hat and trousers, paired with a striking yellow scarf tied around its neck. The doll has blonde hair and painted blue eyes, giving it a lifelike appearance. Its attire is complemented by two yellow buttons on the chest, providing a contrast to the overall blue theme. The doll seems to be made from a combination of fabric and possibly wood or a similar material, particularly noticeable in the construction of the shoes, which appear sturdy and simplistic. Attached to its wrist is a tag labeled "Ginnuy USA," possibly indicating the manufacturer's name or the origin of the doll. The entire scene is set against a textured, soft background, which enhances the vintage charm and adds a touch of nostalgia to the composition. The doll's expression and choice of attire suggest it may be part of a sailor or aviation theme, typical of mid-20th-century children's toys, making it not only a collector's item but also a piece of cultural history.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1179

Description

Doll/Holland/white plastic body/yellow and blue clothes/blue hat/wooden shoes/"Ginny USA"/8"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

8 in

Width

4 in

Depth

2 in

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jan 15, 2015