Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

12.3.254: The image features a vintage porcelain doll seated against a rich, deep red velvet backdrop, creating a dramatic contrast that highlights its features. The doll has curly, golden-blonde hair cascading down to its shoulders, tied with a white ribbon, adding a classic touch to its appearance. It wears a long, flowing gray dress with a gathered waist, exuding an air of antiquarian elegance. Around its neck, a necklace with a heart-shaped locket hangs delicately, suggesting a sentimental value embedded in its design. A small paper tag pinned to the dress contains handwritten numbers and letters, possibly indicating a catalog reference or identification code. The doll's expression is serene, with eyes gazing forward, capturing an enigmatic and timeless aura. Its porcelain hands rest gently on its lap, and visible beneath the hem of the dress, small black shoes peek out, complementing its overall vintage charm. The careful attention to detail in the craftsmanship reflects the historical and collectible significance of such dolls.
12.3.254

The image features a vintage porcelain doll seated against a rich, deep red velvet backdrop, creating a dramatic contrast that highlights its features. The doll has curly, golden-blonde hair cascading down to its shoulders, tied with a white ribbon, adding a classic touch to its appearance. It wears a long, flowing gray dress with a gathered waist, exuding an air of antiquarian elegance. Around its neck, a necklace with a heart-shaped locket hangs delicately, suggesting a sentimental value embedded in its design. A small paper tag pinned to the dress contains handwritten numbers and letters, possibly indicating a catalog reference or identification code. The doll's expression is serene, with eyes gazing forward, capturing an enigmatic and timeless aura. Its porcelain hands rest gently on its lap, and visible beneath the hem of the dress, small black shoes peek out, complementing its overall vintage charm. The careful attention to detail in the craftsmanship reflects the historical and collectible significance of such dolls.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.254

Description

Blue glass stationary eyes/blond human hair/ open mouth with 4 teeth/ kid with bisque head and hands/ blue silk dress gathered at collar/ heart necklace/ navy shoes. 16".

Collection

Doll Museum

Made/Created

Date made

1893

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

Kid and bisque

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

May 31, 2012