Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

12.3.342: The image depicts a vintage doll with curly blonde hair seated against a rich, deep red velvety background. The doll is dressed in a white dress with lace detailing and a light blue sash that accentuates its old-fashioned charm. A small blue ribbon is tied in the doll’s hair, complementing the sash on the dress. The doll's expression is serene, though its eyes appear slightly vacant, characteristic of antique dolls. Its legs are covered in long white socks, which seem to be worn, suggesting the doll's age. The rich texture of the velvet backdrop highlights the softness and intricate details of the doll’s attire and the delicateness of its features. Natural light casts subtle shadows, adding to the nostalgic and slightly eerie ambiance of the scene. The overall setting evokes a sense of history and timelessness, as if capturing a glimpse into a bygone era where such dolls were cherished possessions of children or collectors.
12.3.342

The image depicts a vintage doll with curly blonde hair seated against a rich, deep red velvety background. The doll is dressed in a white dress with lace detailing and a light blue sash that accentuates its old-fashioned charm. A small blue ribbon is tied in the doll’s hair, complementing the sash on the dress. The doll's expression is serene, though its eyes appear slightly vacant, characteristic of antique dolls. Its legs are covered in long white socks, which seem to be worn, suggesting the doll's age. The rich texture of the velvet backdrop highlights the softness and intricate details of the doll’s attire and the delicateness of its features. Natural light casts subtle shadows, adding to the nostalgic and slightly eerie ambiance of the scene. The overall setting evokes a sense of history and timelessness, as if capturing a glimpse into a bygone era where such dolls were cherished possessions of children or collectors.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.342

Description

Cloth body/compo Head arms & legs/open& close blue eyes/hair is mohair/open mouth/white dress with blue ribbon belt & trim. 28".

Collection

Doll Museum

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

28 in

Parts

Count

1

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Sep 5, 2013