Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a vintage porcelain doll with striking blue eyes and long, curly brown hair cascading gracefully down its shoulders. The doll is dressed in an elaborate, period-style outfit featuring a silky, silver-gray dress adorned with intricate lace detailing that accentuates its old-fashioned charm. The dress, designed with puffy sleeves and a high collar, exudes an air of elegance and refinement, while a pleated skirt falls gently to the doll's feet. Completing the outfit are delicate shoes, complementing the sophisticated attire. The doll stands upright on a round, white stand, which highlights the intricate craftsmanship and attention to detail in its design. Its expression is serene yet enigmatic, capturing the essence of a bygone era. The entire image is set against a dark, plain background, further emphasizing the doll's graceful and timeless presence as a captivating centerpiece within the frame.

The image shows a vintage porcelain doll with striking blue eyes and long, curly brown hair cascading gracefully down its shoulders. The doll is dressed in an elaborate, period-style outfit featuring a silky, silver-gray dress adorned with intricate lace detailing that accentuates its old-fashioned charm. The dress, designed with puffy sleeves and a high collar, exudes an air of elegance and refinement, while a pleated skirt falls gently to the doll's feet. Completing the outfit are delicate shoes, complementing the sophisticated attire. The doll stands upright on a round, white stand, which highlights the intricate craftsmanship and attention to detail in its design. Its expression is serene yet enigmatic, capturing the essence of a bygone era. The entire image is set against a dark, plain background, further emphasizing the doll's graceful and timeless presence as a captivating centerpiece within the frame.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.186

Description

Open with 5 teeth/ Composition bisque, jointed/ blue eyes, light brown human hair/blue-gray pleated satin dress with ecru lace trim/ matching bonnet with ecru plume/tan applique/ "Mein Liebling".28".

Collection

Doll Museum

Made/Created

Date made

1903

Place

Country

Germany

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

28 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Composition Bisque

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

May 17, 2012

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Kley & Hahn

Provenance

Notes

Albert Kley and Paul Hahn founded the company that bears their names in 1895 in Germany. They initially produced bisque doll heads. The corporation closed in 1925, due in part to the super-inflation caused by reparations imposed on Germany after WWI.This doll is a Walkure, one of the many trade names used by Kley and Hahn.