Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features an antique doll with a porcelain face, blue eyes, and brown curly hair, dressed in an elegant, Victorian-style, pink floral-patterned dress adorned with lace detailing around the collar and the waist. The doll's dress has long sleeves with lace cuffs and a black trim accentuating the edges, giving it a classic, sophisticated appearance. Its legs are dressed in black stockings and it wears black shoes that show signs of wear, adding to its vintage charm. The doll lies on a textured, light gray surface, and a small tag labeled "Doll" is attached to its left wrist. The overall appearance of the doll, from its intricate costume to its delicate facial features, reflects the craftsmanship and timeless beauty of traditional doll-making, evoking a sense of nostalgia and historical elegance.

The image features an antique doll with a porcelain face, blue eyes, and brown curly hair, dressed in an elegant, Victorian-style, pink floral-patterned dress adorned with lace detailing around the collar and the waist. The doll's dress has long sleeves with lace cuffs and a black trim accentuating the edges, giving it a classic, sophisticated appearance. Its legs are dressed in black stockings and it wears black shoes that show signs of wear, adding to its vintage charm. The doll lies on a textured, light gray surface, and a small tag labeled "Doll" is attached to its left wrist. The overall appearance of the doll, from its intricate costume to its delicate facial features, reflects the craftsmanship and timeless beauty of traditional doll-making, evoking a sense of nostalgia and historical elegance.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.253

Description

Bisque child/ "Red" made in 1879 by Simon and Halbig/auburn mohair/ stationary glass blue eyes/closed mouth/ composition body, jointed limbs/ black velvet ribbons with pink lace at waist and collar/ rose and lavender brocade dress.25".

Collection

Doll Museum

Made/Created

Date made

1879

Place

Country

Germany

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

25 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Bisque

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

May 31, 2012