Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image displays a collection of five intricately designed dolls, encased within a black wooden frame with a glass cover. These dolls, seemingly handmade, are dressed in elaborate garments that are rich in textures and colors. The first doll on the left is adorned in a white, lace-embellished outfit, complete with a matching bonnet, conveying a sense of classic elegance. The second doll wears a golden crochet ensemble, featuring a sleeveless top and shorts, with a pink ribbon tied at the waist, exuding a playful and vintage flair. The central doll is styled in an ornate gown with layers of textured fabric and a floral accessory, giving an impression of refined sophistication. To the right, the fourth doll is in a black, lacy outfit with a voluminous skirt, her head topped with a small hat sporting feathers, which adds a mysterious, cabaret-like aura to her appearance.

The image displays a collection of five intricately designed dolls, encased within a black wooden frame with a glass cover. These dolls, seemingly handmade, are dressed in elaborate garments that are rich in textures and colors. The first doll on the left is adorned in a white, lace-embellished outfit, complete with a matching bonnet, conveying a sense of classic elegance. The second doll wears a golden crochet ensemble, featuring a sleeveless top and shorts, with a pink ribbon tied at the waist, exuding a playful and vintage flair. The central doll is styled in an ornate gown with layers of textured fabric and a floral accessory, giving an impression of refined sophistication. To the right, the fourth doll is in a black, lacy outfit with a voluminous skirt, her head topped with a small hat sporting feathers, which adds a mysterious, cabaret-like aura to her appearance.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.437

Description

5 cloth dolls made by Josephine Smith Duncan in a frame. From a collection of dolls made by Mrs. John Duncan/assorted materials /painted eyes/yarn hair/bodies made with beads, buttons, lace, ribbon jewelry, other materials/approximately 134 dolls, from the Doll Museum Collection.

Collection

Doll Museum

Made/Created

Notes

Date: 1860-70's

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

1-5 inces

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Oct 23, 2013