Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a vintage doll laying on a textured surface. The doll has porcelain-like skin and curly blonde hair. Its eyes are half-closed, giving it a slightly eerie appearance. It is dressed in a cream-colored, Victorian-style dress with lace and brown ribbon accents. The dress is slightly crumpled, adding to its aged look. The doll also wears matching cream socks and soft shoes, each adorned with a small button. A tag attached to its arm has some handwritten numbers and letters, indicating it might be part of a collection or exhibit.

The image depicts a vintage doll laying on a textured surface. The doll has porcelain-like skin and curly blonde hair. Its eyes are half-closed, giving it a slightly eerie appearance. It is dressed in a cream-colored, Victorian-style dress with lace and brown ribbon accents. The dress is slightly crumpled, adding to its aged look. The doll also wears matching cream socks and soft shoes, each adorned with a small button. A tag attached to its arm has some handwritten numbers and letters, indicating it might be part of a collection or exhibit.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.286

Description

Doll/Simon & Halbig/brown glass eyes/hair blonde mohair/mouth open/four teeth/composition/ ball-jointed/bisque/clothes - white lace trimmed slip and panties/white stockings/dress of white silk trimmed with black velvet ribbon/full pleated skirt/bodice with drop shoulder collar/pierced ears and ear rings. 19".

Collection

Doll Museum

Made/Created

Place

Country

Germany

Notes

Date: 1895 c.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Manufacturer's Mark

Location

Back of head

Transcription

K * R Simon & Halbig 403 Germany * (stands for a star)

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

19 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Bisque

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jun 5, 2012