Doll

Object/Artifact

-

St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a vintage cloth doll lying on a rich burgundy-red surface. The doll is crafted with a soft fabric, featuring an expressive, embroidered face, and wears a combination of colorful clothing pieces. Its head is topped with a blue cap, while the upper body is dressed in an orange garment with puffed sleeves. The trousers are a muted gray color with yellow shoes. Attached to the doll is a tag with some handwritten labeling. The scene conveys a sense of nostalgia and evokes memories of traditional, handmade toys. The rich background accentuates the doll's vibrant attire, creating a visually striking contrast.

The image depicts a vintage cloth doll lying on a rich burgundy-red surface. The doll is crafted with a soft fabric, featuring an expressive, embroidered face, and wears a combination of colorful clothing pieces. Its head is topped with a blue cap, while the upper body is dressed in an orange garment with puffed sleeves. The trousers are a muted gray color with yellow shoes. Attached to the doll is a tag with some handwritten labeling. The scene conveys a sense of nostalgia and evokes memories of traditional, handmade toys. The rich background accentuates the doll's vibrant attire, creating a visually striking contrast.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.121

Description

Character Doll/brown eyes - painted/cloth body/molded face - fabric covered/mouth closed/clothing - velvet /orange top/blue pants/yellow shoes/felt blue and green hat/tag on foot (left) "made in England by Norah Wellings", Wellington, Shropshire, England for Norah Wellings, chief designer for "Chad Valley" until 1926.

Collection

Doll Museum

Made/Created

Artist

Norah Wellings

Manufacturer

Victoria Toy Works

Date made

1926 - 1960

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

13 in

Circumference

90-1/4 in

Material

CLOTH

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

May 1, 2012