Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image displays a vintage porcelain doll seated against a rich, red velvet backdrop. The doll is donned in an elegant, flowing yellow dress adorned with intricate lace details, lace trims, and subtle polka dots, contributing to its antique charm. The outfit is completed with a matching yellow ribbon nestled within the doll's curly, golden-brown hair. The facial expression of the doll appears serene, with blue eyes and rosy cheeks adding a lifelike quality. Lying in front of the doll are delicate white shoes with black soles, enhancing the nostalgic and historical ambiance of the scene. There is a small handwritten tag affixed to the doll's chest, indicating some form of identification or collection number. Overall, the composition of the image offers a glimpse into classic craftsmanship and design, evoking sentiments of history and timeless elegance that might appeal to collectors and enthusiasts of historical toys and memorabilia.

The image displays a vintage porcelain doll seated against a rich, red velvet backdrop. The doll is donned in an elegant, flowing yellow dress adorned with intricate lace details, lace trims, and subtle polka dots, contributing to its antique charm. The outfit is completed with a matching yellow ribbon nestled within the doll's curly, golden-brown hair. The facial expression of the doll appears serene, with blue eyes and rosy cheeks adding a lifelike quality. Lying in front of the doll are delicate white shoes with black soles, enhancing the nostalgic and historical ambiance of the scene. There is a small handwritten tag affixed to the doll's chest, indicating some form of identification or collection number. Overall, the composition of the image offers a glimpse into classic craftsmanship and design, evoking sentiments of history and timeless elegance that might appeal to collectors and enthusiasts of historical toys and memorabilia.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.161

Description

Doll/blue eyes - glass, stationary/blonde hair - modern/mouth open/teeth/bisque head/shoulder plate and hands/fabric kid body/jointed legs/sawdust filled/clothing - full yellow lacy dress/yellow full body bloomer/under lined petticoat and under petticoat cream/yellow lace socks/black shoes/redressed - new wig/holding flowers.21"/370 AM179DEP.

Collection

Doll Museum

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Notes

Maker's Mark: 370 AM979DEP

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

21 in

Circumference

12-1/2 in

Material

Bisque

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

May 8, 2012

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

A&M