DOLL

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features an antique doll dressed in an elaborate, vintage-style wedding gown. The gown is made of elegant beige fabric, richly adorned with intricate lace patterns covering the bodice and cascading down the skirt, creating a layered effect. The doll’s attire includes delicate lace trimmings at the sleeves, and the dress is completed with a long, flowing train. Her head is adorned with a matching lace veil and a floral headpiece, adding a touch of sophistication. The doll has a porcelain face with finely painted features, including wide, expressive eyes and rosy cheeks, giving it a lifelike appearance. Her hands are small and detailed, holding a miniature bouquet. The overall appearance captures the sense of craftsmanship typical in vintage collectible dolls, reflecting a style reminiscent of late 19th to early 20th-century bridal fashion, making it a charming artifact that evokes nostalgia and historical elegance.

The image features an antique doll dressed in an elaborate, vintage-style wedding gown. The gown is made of elegant beige fabric, richly adorned with intricate lace patterns covering the bodice and cascading down the skirt, creating a layered effect. The doll’s attire includes delicate lace trimmings at the sleeves, and the dress is completed with a long, flowing train. Her head is adorned with a matching lace veil and a floral headpiece, adding a touch of sophistication. The doll has a porcelain face with finely painted features, including wide, expressive eyes and rosy cheeks, giving it a lifelike appearance. Her hands are small and detailed, holding a miniature bouquet. The overall appearance captures the sense of craftsmanship typical in vintage collectible dolls, reflecting a style reminiscent of late 19th to early 20th-century bridal fashion, making it a charming artifact that evokes nostalgia and historical elegance.

Name/Title

DOLL

Entry/Object ID

1968.1.410

Description

Doll/"Parisian Bride Doll"/bisque face arms and hands/kid body/lillies of the valley in hand and across front of long veil/gold earrings

Collection

Dolls

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

18 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Dec 13, 2004