Doll

Manufactured Doll

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a beautifully crafted doll standing gracefully on a white circular base against a dark background, adorned with a luxurious black and red ruffled dress that elegantly flows down to her ankles, paired with intricately detailed black lace-up boots; her attire is accentuated by a delicate white lace collar with elaborate lace sleeves that add a touch of elegance, while a large red bow sits atop her head, complementing her curly brown hair, and a small gold rose decorates a choker around her neck, giving her a refined and timeless appearance, as a golden string with a tag is attached to her wrist, indicating her as part of a collectible series, reflecting exquisite craftsmanship and care in every detail of her creation.

The image depicts a beautifully crafted doll standing gracefully on a white circular base against a dark background, adorned with a luxurious black and red ruffled dress that elegantly flows down to her ankles, paired with intricately detailed black lace-up boots; her attire is accentuated by a delicate white lace collar with elaborate lace sleeves that add a touch of elegance, while a large red bow sits atop her head, complementing her curly brown hair, and a small gold rose decorates a choker around her neck, giving her a refined and timeless appearance, as a golden string with a tag is attached to her wrist, indicating her as part of a collectible series, reflecting exquisite craftsmanship and care in every detail of her creation.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2023.19.1

Description

Porcelain Show-Stoppers, Inc. doll named Carmen on a white metal stand, based on the opera of the same name. Doll has tan skin, brown eyes curled hair, red lips, and a black, white, and red color scheme. On its hand are two cardboard tags: “Carmen: This doll is not a toy. It is a decorative item. Not suitable for young Children.” and “This original collectible has been meticulously hand painted, the elegant fabrics used in the costuming have been delicately tailored to create unique imagery to provide you with a lifetime of enjoyment. We sincerely hope it will. Show-Stoppers, Inc.”

Collection

Dolls, Doll Museum

Lexicon

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Dolls

Doll Name

Carmen

Clothing

Clothing Type

Original

Hair

Color

Brown

Material

PORCELAIN, CLOTH, Metal

Color

Black, White, Red, Tan, Gold, pink