Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

12.3.297: The image displays a vintage doll set against a rich, dark red velvet background. This doll, with a porcelain complexion, features delicate facial details including expressive brown eyes and soft pink lips, framed by curly blonde hair adorned with a pale blue ribbon tied into a bow. It is dressed in an elegant, cream-colored outfit elaborately designed with lace and ruffles, adding to its antiquated charm. Its dress, with intricate patterns and flowing sleeves, is complemented by a pair of matching stockinged feet and shoes, reflecting a classic style. The doll is seated, with its hands resting gently upon its lap, one hand holding a small tag. The tag, attached to the dress, provides details which appear to be historical or descriptive in nature. The overall ambiance created by the velvet backdrop with its rich texture and color contrasts beautifully with the more muted tones of the doll, enhancing the visual appeal and emphasizing the doll’s vintage aesthetics.
12.3.297

The image displays a vintage doll set against a rich, dark red velvet background. This doll, with a porcelain complexion, features delicate facial details including expressive brown eyes and soft pink lips, framed by curly blonde hair adorned with a pale blue ribbon tied into a bow. It is dressed in an elegant, cream-colored outfit elaborately designed with lace and ruffles, adding to its antiquated charm. Its dress, with intricate patterns and flowing sleeves, is complemented by a pair of matching stockinged feet and shoes, reflecting a classic style. The doll is seated, with its hands resting gently upon its lap, one hand holding a small tag. The tag, attached to the dress, provides details which appear to be historical or descriptive in nature. The overall ambiance created by the velvet backdrop with its rich texture and color contrasts beautifully with the more muted tones of the doll, enhancing the visual appeal and emphasizing the doll’s vintage aesthetics.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.297

Description

Bisque head, composition body/ open mouth, teeth showing/ sleepy brown eyes/ blonde mohair/White batiste dress/ ruffled collar, embroidered/blue shoes, white socks. 16".

Collection

Doll Museum

Made/Created

Date made

1890

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

16 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Bisque and composition

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jun 6, 2012

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

J.D. Kestner