Matt O'Neil Robert Tonner Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a doll standing upright on a round white base against a dark blue background. The doll has a short dark hair and is dressed in a bright red, sleeveless puffer vest worn over a short-sleeved yellow shirt. The vest, with its visible front zipper, adds a pop of color and texture to the ensemble. The doll is also wearing blue jeans, which feature metallic embellishments around the pockets, lending a casual, laid-back vibe to the overall look. Notably, the doll is barefoot, enhancing its relaxed and informal appearance. The combination of the colorful attire and neutral stance creates a visually appealing contrast within the frame while highlighting the doll’s distinctive style.

The image features a doll standing upright on a round white base against a dark blue background. The doll has a short dark hair and is dressed in a bright red, sleeveless puffer vest worn over a short-sleeved yellow shirt. The vest, with its visible front zipper, adds a pop of color and texture to the ensemble. The doll is also wearing blue jeans, which feature metallic embellishments around the pockets, lending a casual, laid-back vibe to the overall look. Notably, the doll is barefoot, enhancing its relaxed and informal appearance. The combination of the colorful attire and neutral stance creates a visually appealing contrast within the frame while highlighting the doll’s distinctive style.

Name/Title

Matt O'Neil Robert Tonner Doll

Entry/Object ID

2022.14.9

Description

Matt O'Neil Robert Tonner Doll He was a model for the Sydney chase Modeling Agency Male Robert Tonner Doll with ponytail, yellow t-shirt, red zip up vest, and blue jeans

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