Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

12.3.477 A Meg: The image displays a porcelain doll dressed in a vintage style outfit, reminiscent of 19th-century fashion, placed against a rich, deep red velvet background. The doll is wearing a high-collared blouse with intricate lace detailing down the front, paired with a light blue and white checkered dress. Her hair is styled neatly, pulled back elegantly. Attached to her dress is a small tag, which reads "Little Women Meg," and includes some numbers and dates. The setting and attire suggest a connection to the classic novel "Little Women," with the character "Meg" being represented by the doll. The soft lighting casts gentle shadows, emphasizing the texture of the lace and fabric, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The combination of the doll’s attire and background creates a nostalgic and historical feel, inviting viewers to reminisce about the traditional fashion and storytelling of a bygone era.
12.3.477 A Meg

The image displays a porcelain doll dressed in a vintage style outfit, reminiscent of 19th-century fashion, placed against a rich, deep red velvet background. The doll is wearing a high-collared blouse with intricate lace detailing down the front, paired with a light blue and white checkered dress. Her hair is styled neatly, pulled back elegantly. Attached to her dress is a small tag, which reads "Little Women Meg," and includes some numbers and dates. The setting and attire suggest a connection to the classic novel "Little Women," with the character "Meg" being represented by the doll. The soft lighting casts gentle shadows, emphasizing the texture of the lace and fabric, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The combination of the doll’s attire and background creates a nostalgic and historical feel, inviting viewers to reminisce about the traditional fashion and storytelling of a bygone era.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.477 A-D

Description

Russ/ Little Women Dolls/cloth & China/2 blue eyes/2 brown eyes/painted faces/2 blonde/2 black/closed mouth/Beth has pink dress with white trim/Meg has blue gingham checked dress/ floral apron with white trim/Jo has yellow with brown plaid trim/Amy has blue satin with white trim.

Collection

Doll Museum

Made/Created

Notes

Date: 1982-83

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

27 in

Parts

Count

4

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Nov 7, 2013