Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a vintage porcelain doll adorned with a vibrant, red calico dress that is elaborately decorated with small blue butterflies and white flowers, and accented with wavy white trim. The doll's face is painted with delicate features including rosy cheeks and subtle red lips, while her short black hair is styled in a classic, timeless manner. Her arms are slightly open and positioned downward, adding to the doll's lifelike appearance. Resting against a textured, light background, the doll is accompanied by a small tag with numbers, indicating a potential catalog or collection reference. The overall aesthetic of the doll reflects a sense of nostalgia and charm, capturing the intricate craftsmanship and design characteristic of collectible dolls. The vivid color of the dress combined with the detailed pattern adds a cheerful yet classic appeal, making it an exquisite piece for collectors and enthusiasts alike, while evoking the elegance of an earlier era in which such dolls were at the height of popularity.

The image features a vintage porcelain doll adorned with a vibrant, red calico dress that is elaborately decorated with small blue butterflies and white flowers, and accented with wavy white trim. The doll's face is painted with delicate features including rosy cheeks and subtle red lips, while her short black hair is styled in a classic, timeless manner. Her arms are slightly open and positioned downward, adding to the doll's lifelike appearance. Resting against a textured, light background, the doll is accompanied by a small tag with numbers, indicating a potential catalog or collection reference. The overall aesthetic of the doll reflects a sense of nostalgia and charm, capturing the intricate craftsmanship and design characteristic of collectible dolls. The vivid color of the dress combined with the detailed pattern adds a cheerful yet classic appeal, making it an exquisite piece for collectors and enthusiasts alike, while evoking the elegance of an earlier era in which such dolls were at the height of popularity.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.155

Description

China head, hands, and feet/ blue eyes, black hair/ cloth body/ Red floral dress with white rick rack trim/blue, green, white flowers and butterflies on dress.

Collection

Doll Museum

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

1-5/16 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

China and cloth

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

May 8, 2012