Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

12.3.337: In the image, there is an antique baby doll with a solemn expression, featuring striking blue eyes and delicate, detailed features, captured against a richly textured, deep red velvet background that enhances its vintage appeal. The doll is dressed in a soft, flowing, translucent white gown with intricate lace trim that hints at careful craftsmanship, adding an air of elegance and historical charm to the scene. Attached to its wrist is a small, handwritten tag that reads “Doll 1101D,” suggesting identification or cataloging, which emphasizes its value or role within a collection. The doll's paint appears slightly worn, and its cloth body, evident beneath the dress, adds to the authenticity and aged character. The composition of the image highlights the contrast between the bright, fragile doll and the dark, luxurious fabric, drawing attention to its classic and endearing presence in a way that evokes nostalgia for a bygone era.
12.3.337

In the image, there is an antique baby doll with a solemn expression, featuring striking blue eyes and delicate, detailed features, captured against a richly textured, deep red velvet background that enhances its vintage appeal. The doll is dressed in a soft, flowing, translucent white gown with intricate lace trim that hints at careful craftsmanship, adding an air of elegance and historical charm to the scene. Attached to its wrist is a small, handwritten tag that reads “Doll 1101D,” suggesting identification or cataloging, which emphasizes its value or role within a collection. The doll's paint appears slightly worn, and its cloth body, evident beneath the dress, adds to the authenticity and aged character. The composition of the image highlights the contrast between the bright, fragile doll and the dark, luxurious fabric, drawing attention to its classic and endearing presence in a way that evokes nostalgia for a bygone era.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.337

Description

Madam Alexander/baby doll/body cloth/arms & legs compo/ blue sleep eyes/brown painted hair/closed mouth/white organdy dress with pink ribbon. 11".

Collection

Doll Museum

Made/Created

Date made

1950

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

11 in

Parts

Count

1

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Sep 5, 2013