Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

12.3.518: The image depicts an old-fashioned baby doll, sitting against a rich burgundy velvet background. This doll, with its porcelain complexion, has a slightly glossy finish, highlighting its vintage nature. It is adorned in a delicate white dress, beautifully complemented by lace trim, exuding an aura of antiquity and charm. A matching bonnet graces its head, further enhancing its classic look. The doll's eyes are open, giving it a lifelike appearance, while its arms rest gently on its lap. The feet are clad in fabric socks and tiny brown shoes, completing the old-world attire. A small tag with numbers is attached to the dress, suggesting it might be part of a collection or exhibit. The interplay of light and shadows on the velvet backdrop contributes to the nostalgic and warm ambiance of the scene, making the doll stand out as a treasured relic from a bygone era, encapsulating a vivid piece of history within its delicate form and attire.
12.3.518

The image depicts an old-fashioned baby doll, sitting against a rich burgundy velvet background. This doll, with its porcelain complexion, has a slightly glossy finish, highlighting its vintage nature. It is adorned in a delicate white dress, beautifully complemented by lace trim, exuding an aura of antiquity and charm. A matching bonnet graces its head, further enhancing its classic look. The doll's eyes are open, giving it a lifelike appearance, while its arms rest gently on its lap. The feet are clad in fabric socks and tiny brown shoes, completing the old-world attire. A small tag with numbers is attached to the dress, suggesting it might be part of a collection or exhibit. The interplay of light and shadows on the velvet backdrop contributes to the nostalgic and warm ambiance of the scene, making the doll stand out as a treasured relic from a bygone era, encapsulating a vivid piece of history within its delicate form and attire.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.518

Description

Horseman/Composition with cloth stuffed body Baby Dimples/blue eyes/blonde molded and painted hair/open mouth with teeth/original clothing/bastist dress very sheer, light pink W ruffle & lace/matching bonnet/beige shoes/white socks/pink slip & diaper. 1934.

Collection

Doll Museum

Made/Created

Date made

1934

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

26 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Nov 21, 2013