Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a vintage porcelain doll with a glossy, painted face characterized by rosy cheeks, blue eyes, and finely detailed blonde hair styled in soft curls. This doll is dressed in an elegant, ivory satin outfit featuring a tailored jacket with lace trim around the collar and cuffs, and matching satin trousers that gather at the hems. The fabric of the clothes exhibits a soft sheen, highlighting the intricate textures and folds of the garment. The doll's hands and feet are also made of porcelain, and the feet are adorned with painted-on brown shoes, adding to the overall antique charm. The background is a neutral, textured surface that helps accentuate the doll's intricate features and rich attire. The craftsmanship of the doll reflects a classic, timeless aesthetic, often associated with collectible items from a bygone era, suggesting a historical or sentimental significance. The combination of materials and design showcases the meticulous attention to detail typically found in traditional doll-making practices, thus capturing a nostalgic essence that resonates with doll enthusiasts and collectors alike.

The image depicts a vintage porcelain doll with a glossy, painted face characterized by rosy cheeks, blue eyes, and finely detailed blonde hair styled in soft curls. This doll is dressed in an elegant, ivory satin outfit featuring a tailored jacket with lace trim around the collar and cuffs, and matching satin trousers that gather at the hems. The fabric of the clothes exhibits a soft sheen, highlighting the intricate textures and folds of the garment. The doll's hands and feet are also made of porcelain, and the feet are adorned with painted-on brown shoes, adding to the overall antique charm. The background is a neutral, textured surface that helps accentuate the doll's intricate features and rich attire. The craftsmanship of the doll reflects a classic, timeless aesthetic, often associated with collectible items from a bygone era, suggesting a historical or sentimental significance. The combination of materials and design showcases the meticulous attention to detail typically found in traditional doll-making practices, thus capturing a nostalgic essence that resonates with doll enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.149

Description

China head, arms, legs/ cloth body/ Painted blue eyes/ Blonde moded hair/ White satin suit/ blue velvet coat.22".

Collection

Doll Museum

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

22 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

China and cloth

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

May 8, 2012