Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a vintage porcelain doll lying on a plush, deep red velvet surface. The doll has a delicately painted face with soft features, including reddish cheeks and dark hair. It is dressed in a detailed and ornate lace gown of a soft, creamy color, with intricate lace trimmings, ruffled sleeves, and a wide skirt that cascades down to cover its legs. Next to the doll, a tag with handwritten text is attached by a piece of string, displaying numbers and letters that might indicate cataloging details or inventory information, suggesting this doll may be part of a collection or exhibition. The overall ambiance is of a nostalgic and historic nature, evoking a sense of bygone eras where such dolls were cherished possessions or display items, reflecting craftsmanship and artistry from the past.

The image depicts a vintage porcelain doll lying on a plush, deep red velvet surface. The doll has a delicately painted face with soft features, including reddish cheeks and dark hair. It is dressed in a detailed and ornate lace gown of a soft, creamy color, with intricate lace trimmings, ruffled sleeves, and a wide skirt that cascades down to cover its legs. Next to the doll, a tag with handwritten text is attached by a piece of string, displaying numbers and letters that might indicate cataloging details or inventory information, suggesting this doll may be part of a collection or exhibition. The overall ambiance is of a nostalgic and historic nature, evoking a sense of bygone eras where such dolls were cherished possessions or display items, reflecting craftsmanship and artistry from the past.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.193

Description

China head/closed mouth/ China arms and legs/ cloth body/ black eyes and painted black hair/Satin and lace dress.6".

Collection

Doll Museum

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

6 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

China and cloth

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

May 17, 2012