Jac Robert Tonner Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a fashion doll standing on a white stand against a dark purple background. The doll has long dark hair and wears bead earrings that add a touch of elegance to its appearance. It is dressed in a stylish long-sleeve floral-patterned suit with a mix of pastel colors, including pink, blue, and white, which features a belted waist enhancing the fit. Underneath the jacket is a simple white top. The pants are made of matching fabric, creating a cohesive look. On its feet, the doll is wearing blue sandals adorned with flower designs, adding charm to the outfit and completing the ensemble with a playful touch.

The image shows a fashion doll standing on a white stand against a dark purple background. The doll has long dark hair and wears bead earrings that add a touch of elegance to its appearance. It is dressed in a stylish long-sleeve floral-patterned suit with a mix of pastel colors, including pink, blue, and white, which features a belted waist enhancing the fit. Underneath the jacket is a simple white top. The pants are made of matching fabric, creating a cohesive look. On its feet, the doll is wearing blue sandals adorned with flower designs, adding charm to the outfit and completing the ensemble with a playful touch.

Name/Title

Jac Robert Tonner Doll

Entry/Object ID

2022.14.12

Description

Jac - Robert Tonner Doll She worked with Tyler Wentworth, who was a clothes designer. Female Robert Tonner Doll with blue high heels, nylon stockings, and matching blue and pink patterned jacket and pants.

Context

Robert Tonner (born July 14, 1952) is an American entrepreneur, fashion designer, sculptor, doll artist, and owner of Tonner Doll Company, Inc. and the Effanbee Doll Company, Inc. Robert Tonner is best known for his fashion doll designs and the creation of the Tonner Doll Company, which designs a number of original doll lines, such as the Tyler Wentworth and Antoinette series. In addition, Tonner Doll Company Inc. contracts with and designs for many major film studios. They have designed dolls for such films as Harry Potter, Spider-Man 3, Twilight, Gone with the Wind and The Wizard of Oz. Robert Tonner has received national and international artistic awards and recognition including a permanent piece at The Louvre Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris. He has also served as President of the National Institute of American Doll Artist (NIADA)

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

16 in