Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a vintage doll lying on a dark red, velvety surface. The doll is depicted wearing an ornate cream-colored gown adorned with lace detailing along the edges, which contributes to its antique appearance. Its face, composed of a material with a slightly reflective surface, shows signs of aging, enhancing its vintage character. A small tag is attached to the doll, indicating some form of labeling, possibly for identification in a collection or sale. The doll’s expression is neutral, with closed eyes and slightly parted lips, while its delicate bonnet, designed with lace trimmings, rests gently on its head. The scene is enveloped in a slightly dramatic lighting, casting soft shadows that emphasize the detailed craftsmanship of both the doll and its attire, thus evoking a sense of nostalgia and historical charm associated with collectible dolls from a bygone era. The red fabric backdrop provides a rich contrast to the pale tones of the doll, adding depth to the photograph and highlighting the intricate textures present in the scene.

The image features a vintage doll lying on a dark red, velvety surface. The doll is depicted wearing an ornate cream-colored gown adorned with lace detailing along the edges, which contributes to its antique appearance. Its face, composed of a material with a slightly reflective surface, shows signs of aging, enhancing its vintage character. A small tag is attached to the doll, indicating some form of labeling, possibly for identification in a collection or sale. The doll’s expression is neutral, with closed eyes and slightly parted lips, while its delicate bonnet, designed with lace trimmings, rests gently on its head. The scene is enveloped in a slightly dramatic lighting, casting soft shadows that emphasize the detailed craftsmanship of both the doll and its attire, thus evoking a sense of nostalgia and historical charm associated with collectible dolls from a bygone era. The red fabric backdrop provides a rich contrast to the pale tones of the doll, adding depth to the photograph and highlighting the intricate textures present in the scene.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2014.19.1

Description

Doll/Ceramic Limbs/Painted/Peach Skin/Brown Hair and eyebrow detail/Pink Lips and Nails/Stuffed Body/Cloth Clothing/Headdress, Dress, Booties/Effanbee Baby Doll/Sleepy Eyes/1920s/15 ½"x8"x4".

Collection

Dolls

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

15-1/2 in

Width

8 in

Depth

4 in

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jun 24, 2014