Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image showcases an antique doll positioned against a deep red velvet backdrop. The doll is dressed in an elegant olive green Victorian-style gown adorned with intricate lace detailing around the collar and sleeves. Her long, flowing brown hair frames her serene face, characterized by delicately painted features that include arched eyebrows and softly blushing cheeks. The fabric of the dress is pleated, adding to the vintage charm, with a small handwritten tag attached to the bodice. The rich texture of the velvet background enhances the doll’s classic appearance, creating a nostalgic and timeless atmosphere that evokes a sense of historical elegance.

The image showcases an antique doll positioned against a deep red velvet backdrop. The doll is dressed in an elegant olive green Victorian-style gown adorned with intricate lace detailing around the collar and sleeves. Her long, flowing brown hair frames her serene face, characterized by delicately painted features that include arched eyebrows and softly blushing cheeks. The fabric of the dress is pleated, adding to the vintage charm, with a small handwritten tag attached to the bodice. The rich texture of the velvet background enhances the doll’s classic appearance, creating a nostalgic and timeless atmosphere that evokes a sense of historical elegance.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.259

Description

Bisque with kid body/ brown glass eyes/ brown synthetic hair/ open showing teeth/ dark green with gold print/ lace trim/ brown socks, no shoes.20".

Collection

Doll Museum

Made/Created

Date made

1895 - 1905

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

20 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Bisque

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

May 31, 2012