Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

12.3.238: The image showcases a vintage porcelain doll with a delicately painted face and striking blue eyes, adorned with curly brown hair tied with a ribbon. She is elegantly dressed in a cream-colored, satin-like dress featuring intricate lace details and puffy sleeves. The doll is posed seated against a rich, dark red velvet background, which accentuates her attire and gives an antique ambiance. She wears white socks, and a small handwritten tag is attached to her wrist, suggesting a previous collection or display context. This doll evokes a sense of nostalgia and craftsmanship associated with classic childhood toys.
12.3.238

The image showcases a vintage porcelain doll with a delicately painted face and striking blue eyes, adorned with curly brown hair tied with a ribbon. She is elegantly dressed in a cream-colored, satin-like dress featuring intricate lace details and puffy sleeves. The doll is posed seated against a rich, dark red velvet background, which accentuates her attire and gives an antique ambiance. She wears white socks, and a small handwritten tag is attached to her wrist, suggesting a previous collection or display context. This doll evokes a sense of nostalgia and craftsmanship associated with classic childhood toys.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.238

Description

Bisque head/ jointed composition body/ open mouth showing 4 teeth/ Inset blue glass eyes/ Brown mohair/ Pale green taffetta dress/ sheered top/ gathered skirt/ green ribbon in hair/ white shoes and socks. 20".

Collection

Doll Museum

Made/Created

Date made

1909

Place

Country

Germany

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

20 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Composition Bisque

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

May 17, 2012