Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

12.3.223: The image depicts a detailed porcelain doll with curly blonde hair adorned with a delicate headpiece, wearing an intricate, long-sleeved, pink gown with lace trimmings and a layered design featuring button details and a floral embellishment near the waist. The doll is posed against a rich, deep red velvet background that provides a luxurious contrast, highlighting the soft pastel color of the dress and the finesse of the fabric’s texture. The doll’s serene expression and the meticulous craftsmanship give it an antique, collectible appearance, reminiscent of classic Victorian-era styles, evoking a sense of timeless elegance and nostalgia as it stands gracefully, almost poised for a dance, adding an air of sophistication and vintage charm to the setting.
12.3.223

The image depicts a detailed porcelain doll with curly blonde hair adorned with a delicate headpiece, wearing an intricate, long-sleeved, pink gown with lace trimmings and a layered design featuring button details and a floral embellishment near the waist. The doll is posed against a rich, deep red velvet background that provides a luxurious contrast, highlighting the soft pastel color of the dress and the finesse of the fabric’s texture. The doll’s serene expression and the meticulous craftsmanship give it an antique, collectible appearance, reminiscent of classic Victorian-era styles, evoking a sense of timeless elegance and nostalgia as it stands gracefully, almost poised for a dance, adding an air of sophistication and vintage charm to the setting.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.223

Description

Blue glass eyes/ blond mohair/ closed mouth/ bisque/ pink organdy with pink lace/ white boots/ pearl necklace/kid. 22 1/2".

Collection

Doll Museum

Made/Created

Date made

1860 - 1930

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

French

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

22-1/2 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Bisque

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

May 17, 2012