Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a vintage doll dressed in a nun's habit, standing against a rich red velvet background. The doll is adorned with a black cloak and a white headpiece under which its hair is neatly concealed. Around the neck, a cross pendant hangs, adding authenticity to its religious attire. The fabric of the habit appears thick and well-made, suggesting a level of craftsmanship. The doll’s expression is solemn, with pale features highlighted by the contrasting dark garb. It holds a small tag, possibly indicating a catalog number or identification from a collection, suggesting the doll is part of an exhibit or is a collectible item. The deep red backdrop enhances the doll's solemnity and gives an elegant presentation, contributing to the overall impression of reverence and meticulous attention to detail in its design. There is a slight sheen on the velvet, capturing light and drawing focus to the intricacies of the doll's attire.

The image depicts a vintage doll dressed in a nun's habit, standing against a rich red velvet background. The doll is adorned with a black cloak and a white headpiece under which its hair is neatly concealed. Around the neck, a cross pendant hangs, adding authenticity to its religious attire. The fabric of the habit appears thick and well-made, suggesting a level of craftsmanship. The doll’s expression is solemn, with pale features highlighted by the contrasting dark garb. It holds a small tag, possibly indicating a catalog number or identification from a collection, suggesting the doll is part of an exhibit or is a collectible item. The deep red backdrop enhances the doll's solemnity and gives an elegant presentation, contributing to the overall impression of reverence and meticulous attention to detail in its design. There is a slight sheen on the velvet, capturing light and drawing focus to the intricacies of the doll's attire.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.252

Description

Sleepy blue glass eyes/plastic body/ black nun habit/ wimple/ silver cross on bodice/ rosary/ medal/eyes open and close. 16" 1950.

Collection

Doll Museum

Made/Created

Date made

1950

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

16 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

PLASTIC

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

May 31, 2012