Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a vintage porcelain doll with finely crafted features and realistic, intricately curled brown hair. The doll is dressed in an elegant Victorian-style outfit, consisting of a cream-colored blouse adorned with lace, delicate ruffles, and long sleeves. The outfit is complemented by a floor-length, high-waisted navy-blue skirt, creating a classic, sophisticated look. The doll holds a wooden pointer in one hand, adding a sense of purpose or character, as though representing a teacher or conductor from a bygone era. The background is a deep, rich purple fabric, enhancing the overall classical and timeless feel of the scene. The meticulous details in the doll's attire and expression reflect careful craftsmanship, offering a nostalgic glimpse into historical fashion and design. This carefully posed composition evokes a sense of elegance and refinement, beautifully capturing the essence of a period piece and the charm of exquisitely crafted dolls from an earlier time, offering insight and appreciation for antique craftsmanship and collectible artistry.

The image features a vintage porcelain doll with finely crafted features and realistic, intricately curled brown hair. The doll is dressed in an elegant Victorian-style outfit, consisting of a cream-colored blouse adorned with lace, delicate ruffles, and long sleeves. The outfit is complemented by a floor-length, high-waisted navy-blue skirt, creating a classic, sophisticated look. The doll holds a wooden pointer in one hand, adding a sense of purpose or character, as though representing a teacher or conductor from a bygone era. The background is a deep, rich purple fabric, enhancing the overall classical and timeless feel of the scene. The meticulous details in the doll's attire and expression reflect careful craftsmanship, offering a nostalgic glimpse into historical fashion and design. This carefully posed composition evokes a sense of elegance and refinement, beautifully capturing the essence of a period piece and the charm of exquisitely crafted dolls from an earlier time, offering insight and appreciation for antique craftsmanship and collectible artistry.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.189

Description

Brown eyes/ composition bisque head and arms, cloth body/closed mouth/ brown synthetic wig hair/ long black skirt, white blouse/ holding a pointer/ arm coming off. 16".

Collection

Doll Museum

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

German

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

16 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Composition bisque and cloth

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

May 17, 2012