Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features two antique-style porcelain dolls seated on a small wooden bench against a dark backdrop. Each doll is dressed in a pale blue polka-dotted dress adorned with delicate lace trim around the sleeves and neckline. The dresses are accentuated with ribbon belts that feature small purple flowers as embellishments, adding a charming touch. The dolls have finely painted facial features with rosy cheeks and dark, curly hair molded in an old-fashioned style. Both dolls are in a seated position, and their legs dangle over the edge of the bench. The bench is simple in design, with a natural wood finish that contrasts with the dolls' elegant attire. The setting and appearance of the dolls evoke a sense of vintage charm and nostalgia, reminiscent of a bygone era. The overall composition, with the dolls gazing slightly away from each other, creates an intriguing and serene scene that captures the delicate craftsmanship typical of traditional porcelain dolls, making it a captivating piece of artful and historical intrigue.

The image features two antique-style porcelain dolls seated on a small wooden bench against a dark backdrop. Each doll is dressed in a pale blue polka-dotted dress adorned with delicate lace trim around the sleeves and neckline. The dresses are accentuated with ribbon belts that feature small purple flowers as embellishments, adding a charming touch. The dolls have finely painted facial features with rosy cheeks and dark, curly hair molded in an old-fashioned style. Both dolls are in a seated position, and their legs dangle over the edge of the bench. The bench is simple in design, with a natural wood finish that contrasts with the dolls' elegant attire. The setting and appearance of the dolls evoke a sense of vintage charm and nostalgia, reminiscent of a bygone era. The overall composition, with the dolls gazing slightly away from each other, creates an intriguing and serene scene that captures the delicate craftsmanship typical of traditional porcelain dolls, making it a captivating piece of artful and historical intrigue.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.135 A

Description

Blue eyes/Black China hair/China hands and feet/blue dotted Swiss, lace trim, ribbon belt/Twins/Made in Germany. 8 1/2" (Sitting in shadow box on wooden bench with twin doll.)

Collection

Doll Museum

Made/Created

Date made

1860

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

8-1/2 in

Parts

Count

2

Material

Cloth and China

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

May 8, 2012