Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

12.3.209: The image depicts a vintage doll seated against a rich, deep red plush fabric background, which creates a striking contrast to her attire. The doll is dressed in a delicate white dress adorned with lace trim, enhancing the antique aesthetic of her appearance. Her porcelain face is intricately painted, featuring large, expressive blue eyes that contribute to her lifelike expression, framed by curly brown hair that peeks out from under a matching bonnet. Black shoes complete the vintage ensemble, emphasizing the period-specific style. The doll's pose, with its arms resting gently by her sides, adds to the charm and timeless appeal, evoking sentiments of nostalgia and a glimpse into the history of toy craftsmanship, captured in this serene yet haunting portrait.
12.3.209

The image depicts a vintage doll seated against a rich, deep red plush fabric background, which creates a striking contrast to her attire. The doll is dressed in a delicate white dress adorned with lace trim, enhancing the antique aesthetic of her appearance. Her porcelain face is intricately painted, featuring large, expressive blue eyes that contribute to her lifelike expression, framed by curly brown hair that peeks out from under a matching bonnet. Black shoes complete the vintage ensemble, emphasizing the period-specific style. The doll's pose, with its arms resting gently by her sides, adds to the charm and timeless appeal, evoking sentiments of nostalgia and a glimpse into the history of toy craftsmanship, captured in this serene yet haunting portrait.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.209

Description

Bisque head and composition, jointed body/Brown real hair/ Blue, stationary, glass eyes/ Open showing teeth/ "Queen Louis 7"/ White dress with low waist trimmed in lace ribbon w/ flowers/ white slip and underdrawers/ white hat with pink ribbon/ black shoes. 24".

Collection

Doll Museum

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

24 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Composition Bisque

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

May 17, 2012