Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

14.24.9 A: The image depicts a small figurine resembling a vintage doll, lying on a plush, deep burgundy carpet, adorned in a checkered dress. The figurine is crafted with a simplistic style, featuring painted facial expressions and a soft, flexible material for its limbs. A string is looped around its neck, attached to a white tag that bears hand-written text, though the details are not fully visible. The rich texture of the carpet provides a striking contrast to the doll's attire, emphasizing its old-fashioned charm. Scattered bits of debris or small fibers are visible on the carpet, adding to the aged and worn aesthetic of the scene. Overall, the doll emanates a nostalgic aura, reminiscent of classic toys from a bygone era, evoking sentiments of childhood memories. This intriguing composition captures the viewer’s attention through its juxtaposition of texture, color, and vintage elements, serving as a visual storytelling piece that invites one to ponder its history and significance.
14.24.9 A

The image depicts a small figurine resembling a vintage doll, lying on a plush, deep burgundy carpet, adorned in a checkered dress. The figurine is crafted with a simplistic style, featuring painted facial expressions and a soft, flexible material for its limbs. A string is looped around its neck, attached to a white tag that bears hand-written text, though the details are not fully visible. The rich texture of the carpet provides a striking contrast to the doll's attire, emphasizing its old-fashioned charm. Scattered bits of debris or small fibers are visible on the carpet, adding to the aged and worn aesthetic of the scene. Overall, the doll emanates a nostalgic aura, reminiscent of classic toys from a bygone era, evoking sentiments of childhood memories. This intriguing composition captures the viewer’s attention through its juxtaposition of texture, color, and vintage elements, serving as a visual storytelling piece that invites one to ponder its history and significance.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2014.24.9 A

Description

Dolls/celluloid/Kewpie dolls/jointed arms/possibly made by Karl Standfuss/Saxony, Germany/c. 1913/A-red and white plaid shirt/1 ½"x1 ¼"x ½"

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

1-1/2 in

Width

1-1/4 in

Length

1 in

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Sep 3, 2014