DOLL

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a vintage porcelain doll set against a luxurious, deep red velvet backdrop, adding to the richness of the scene. The doll is adorned in an elaborate, pale pink gown embellished with intricate lace and ribbon detailing, exemplifying a historical fashion style. Her blonde, curly hair is styled with precision, and her painted facial features give her a lifelike expression. She holds a small tag in one hand, which might indicate a collection or inventory number, suggesting she could be a part of an antique or collectible series. The lighting creates a warm, shadowy ambiance, highlighting the textures of both the dress and the backdrop, contributing to an overall sense of elegance and nostalgia. Displayed in such a setting, the doll emanates a sense of historical storytelling and artistry, inviting the viewer to imagine the era it represents.

The image features a vintage porcelain doll set against a luxurious, deep red velvet backdrop, adding to the richness of the scene. The doll is adorned in an elaborate, pale pink gown embellished with intricate lace and ribbon detailing, exemplifying a historical fashion style. Her blonde, curly hair is styled with precision, and her painted facial features give her a lifelike expression. She holds a small tag in one hand, which might indicate a collection or inventory number, suggesting she could be a part of an antique or collectible series. The lighting creates a warm, shadowy ambiance, highlighting the textures of both the dress and the backdrop, contributing to an overall sense of elegance and nostalgia. Displayed in such a setting, the doll emanates a sense of historical storytelling and artistry, inviting the viewer to imagine the era it represents.

Name/Title

DOLL

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.326

Description

Character Doll/early Madam Alexander/lavender taffeta dress, lace trimmed, with pink flowers/hazel glass eyes/blonde mohair hair/pierced ears/all original. 22".

Collection

Doll Museum

Made/Created

Date made

1920

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Material

Composition, mohair, Glass

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

May 4, 2013