Matt O'Neil Robert Tonner Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a male fashion doll standing on a white circular stand against a dark purple background. The doll is dressed in a casual, colorful outfit consisting of a bright yellow button-up shirt with short sleeves, worn over a blue top. Around the doll's neck hangs a tan beaded necklace, adding a touch of flair to the ensemble. Complementing the upper garments, the doll sports blue and white plaid shorts. Its appearance is enhanced by neatly styled dark hair. The articulated joints visible at the shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles suggest poseability, typical of collectible dolls. The scene has a relaxed, summery vibe.

The image shows a male fashion doll standing on a white circular stand against a dark purple background. The doll is dressed in a casual, colorful outfit consisting of a bright yellow button-up shirt with short sleeves, worn over a blue top. Around the doll's neck hangs a tan beaded necklace, adding a touch of flair to the ensemble. Complementing the upper garments, the doll sports blue and white plaid shorts. Its appearance is enhanced by neatly styled dark hair. The articulated joints visible at the shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles suggest poseability, typical of collectible dolls. The scene has a relaxed, summery vibe.

Name/Title

Matt O'Neil Robert Tonner Doll

Entry/Object ID

2022.14.5

Description

Matt O'Neil Robert Tonner Doll From Sydney Chase Modeling Agency Male Robert Tonner Doll with beaded necklace, blue top, blue plaid shorts, and a yellow shirt.

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 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