Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a vintage doll with curly blonde hair and striking blue eyes, dressed in a charming, festive red gown adorned with a floral pattern. The dress features long, puffy sleeves with white lace trim at the cuffs and a lace-trimmed collar with a small, delicate white flower at the neck. The doll is standing on a clear circular stand, which supports her as she gazes forward, exuding a classic, timeless appeal reminiscent of a bygone era. This elegant ensemble, with its rich red hue and festive design, evokes a sense of nostalgia, capturing the essence of traditional holiday charm and vintage doll craftsmanship. The background is a dark, solid color, which contrasts with and highlights the vividness of the doll’s attire, allowing the intricate details of the lace and floral patterns to stand out prominently against the overall composition of the image. Her feet, clad in small, delicate shoes, rest gently on the stand, completing the traditional, elegant look of this collector's piece.

The image features a vintage doll with curly blonde hair and striking blue eyes, dressed in a charming, festive red gown adorned with a floral pattern. The dress features long, puffy sleeves with white lace trim at the cuffs and a lace-trimmed collar with a small, delicate white flower at the neck. The doll is standing on a clear circular stand, which supports her as she gazes forward, exuding a classic, timeless appeal reminiscent of a bygone era. This elegant ensemble, with its rich red hue and festive design, evokes a sense of nostalgia, capturing the essence of traditional holiday charm and vintage doll craftsmanship. The background is a dark, solid color, which contrasts with and highlights the vividness of the doll’s attire, allowing the intricate details of the lace and floral patterns to stand out prominently against the overall composition of the image. Her feet, clad in small, delicate shoes, rest gently on the stand, completing the traditional, elegant look of this collector's piece.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2019.42.3

Description

Doll, @ 1960. Red, green, pink, and nude. In Revlon dress with black high heel shoes. Dress made by donor. 15.5" x 6.5"

Collection

Dolls

Made/Created

Date made

1960

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

6-1/2 in

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jan 21, 2020