DOLL

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts an elegantly dressed antique doll lying on a deep red velvet fabric. The doll is adorned in a lavish, light pink satin gown embellished with intricate lace details and ruffled layers. The dress features a high collar with delicate lace trim, extending down into a fitted bodice, and flows into a voluminous, cascading skirt with a train. The sleeves are puffed at the shoulders and taper down, with matching lace embellishments at the wrists. The doll wears a decorative hat, coordinated with the outfit, nestled upon its finely crafted hair. Its porcelain face is painted with fine details, showcasing gentle features and an expression of serene grace. The rich texture of the velvet backdrop enhances the opulence and vintage charm of the scene, suggesting a historical or collectible significance to the doll. The doll also has a small tag attached to it, which might imply its collectible or display status, further contributing to the sense of nostalgia and elegance that the image conveys.

The image depicts an elegantly dressed antique doll lying on a deep red velvet fabric. The doll is adorned in a lavish, light pink satin gown embellished with intricate lace details and ruffled layers. The dress features a high collar with delicate lace trim, extending down into a fitted bodice, and flows into a voluminous, cascading skirt with a train. The sleeves are puffed at the shoulders and taper down, with matching lace embellishments at the wrists. The doll wears a decorative hat, coordinated with the outfit, nestled upon its finely crafted hair. Its porcelain face is painted with fine details, showcasing gentle features and an expression of serene grace. The rich texture of the velvet backdrop enhances the opulence and vintage charm of the scene, suggesting a historical or collectible significance to the doll. The doll also has a small tag attached to it, which might imply its collectible or display status, further contributing to the sense of nostalgia and elegance that the image conveys.

Name/Title

DOLL

Entry/Object ID

662/16821

Description

French Doll/"Miss Lillie Beaufort"/bisque head/kid body/pink satin basque gown/gloves/boots/pearl necklace/real hair

Collection

Dolls

Made/Created

Date made

1880 - 1890

Place

Country

France

Notes

Date: 1880-1890

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

SATIN

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Dec 13, 2004