Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a porcelain doll with a delicate, painted face featuring rosy cheeks, blue eyes, and blonde hair styled in soft curls. It is dressed in an elaborate, vintage-style gown adorned with a floral pattern, featuring small white and pink flowers interspersed among intricate golden foliage on a deep brown background. The gown has a high neckline with lace trim and puffed sleeves, adding a touch of elegance and historical charm. The doll is lying against a textured, neutral background, and a small tag is attached to one of its arms, suggesting that it might be part of a collection. The doll's overall appearance evokes a sense of nostalgia, reminiscent of a bygone era, and showcases the detailed craftsmanship typical of antique dolls. The subtle play of light and shadow on the fabric highlights its texture and quality, enhancing the visual appeal of the garment.

The image depicts a porcelain doll with a delicate, painted face featuring rosy cheeks, blue eyes, and blonde hair styled in soft curls. It is dressed in an elaborate, vintage-style gown adorned with a floral pattern, featuring small white and pink flowers interspersed among intricate golden foliage on a deep brown background. The gown has a high neckline with lace trim and puffed sleeves, adding a touch of elegance and historical charm. The doll is lying against a textured, neutral background, and a small tag is attached to one of its arms, suggesting that it might be part of a collection. The doll's overall appearance evokes a sense of nostalgia, reminiscent of a bygone era, and showcases the detailed craftsmanship typical of antique dolls. The subtle play of light and shadow on the fabric highlights its texture and quality, enhancing the visual appeal of the garment.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.159

Description

China doll/painted blue eyes/blond painted hair/mouth closed/body cloth/China arms and legs/body construction: shoulder head/clothing - brown dress with yellow flowers/black shoes/necklace.16 1/2" Additional 2-piece dress - red with white, yellow, and blue flowers/note 1 that says "2 Pc. Dress Nigel Guin Witt Blonde China Head"/note 2 that says "'Nellie' China Head Doll Bequeathed to Society of Memories Doll Museum by Nigel Guin Witt. Marked '5' on shoulder".

Collection

Doll Museum

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

Chinese
Asian

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

16-1/2 in

Material

china & cloth

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

May 8, 2012