Matron Mama Morton Robert Tonner Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a doll laying on a deep blue, possibly velvet, background. The doll is dressed in a striking, sparkly red dress with sequins and fringed details on the skirt portion, creating a vibrant and eye-catching effect. Her black hair is styled neatly, and she wears an ornate pair of earrings that add to her elegant appearance. Additionally, the doll is accessorized with a necklace and bracelet, both appearing to have a silver tone. Her legs are covered with a mesh-like texture, resembling stockings, and she wears white high-heeled shoes. The overall aesthetic suggests a glamorous and sophisticated style, reminiscent of evening or formal attire.

The image features a doll laying on a deep blue, possibly velvet, background. The doll is dressed in a striking, sparkly red dress with sequins and fringed details on the skirt portion, creating a vibrant and eye-catching effect. Her black hair is styled neatly, and she wears an ornate pair of earrings that add to her elegant appearance. Additionally, the doll is accessorized with a necklace and bracelet, both appearing to have a silver tone. Her legs are covered with a mesh-like texture, resembling stockings, and she wears white high-heeled shoes. The overall aesthetic suggests a glamorous and sophisticated style, reminiscent of evening or formal attire.

Name/Title

Matron Mama Morton Robert Tonner Doll

Entry/Object ID

2022.14.3

Description

Matron Mama Morton Robert Tonner Doll She is from the Chicago Collection Musical 1975. She is also one of Robert Tonners The Dreamgirls Collection. Robert Tonner doll with dark skin, brown eyes, and blackish brown hair, with light purple pink makeup, and purple pink nails, dressed in a red sequence flapper dress, silver bracelets, nylon stocking, tan shoes, gold necklace, and jewel earrings.

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. 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, 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).

Collection

Doll Museum

Parts

Count

1

Color

Red, Brown, pink, Tan, Gold, Silver

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good