Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a vintage porcelain doll wearing an elaborate, ornate dress made of delicate lace over a blue satin fabric. The doll has a porcelain face with detailed features, including painted eyes, dark, curly hair molded as part of the head, and a subtle hint of rosy cheeks. A soft, rounded collar adorned with a pink ribbon adds a touch of elegance to her overall appearance. The lace dress has intricate floral patterns, and the satin lining provides a luxurious feel, pooling slightly at the hem. This gives the doll an antique and timeless aesthetic, reminiscent of historic fashion.

The image depicts a vintage porcelain doll wearing an elaborate, ornate dress made of delicate lace over a blue satin fabric. The doll has a porcelain face with detailed features, including painted eyes, dark, curly hair molded as part of the head, and a subtle hint of rosy cheeks. A soft, rounded collar adorned with a pink ribbon adds a touch of elegance to her overall appearance. The lace dress has intricate floral patterns, and the satin lining provides a luxurious feel, pooling slightly at the hem. This gives the doll an antique and timeless aesthetic, reminiscent of historic fashion.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.139

Description

China head/ painted blue eyes/ molded black hair/ China arms and legs, cloth body/ blue dress with lace overlay/ruffled bodice/ full scalloped dress/three quarter sleeves gathered at the hand/pink lace at neck line.20".

Collection

Doll Museum

Made/Created

Date made

1890

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

German

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

China and cloth

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

May 8, 2012