Mei Li Robert Tonner Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image showcases a stylishly dressed doll set against a dark purple background. The doll is clad in a long, vibrant red coat over a black shirt, and trousers with a golden hue, creating a striking contrast. Its outfit is accessorized with elegant, shiny golden earrings and a matching gold handbag, which hangs by a chain over the shoulder. The doll stands on a circular white platform, wearing sleek black sandals. Its hair is styled neatly, emphasizing the overall chic and sophisticated appearance, while the lighting accentuates the vivid colors and fine details of the attire and accessories.

The image showcases a stylishly dressed doll set against a dark purple background. The doll is clad in a long, vibrant red coat over a black shirt, and trousers with a golden hue, creating a striking contrast. Its outfit is accessorized with elegant, shiny golden earrings and a matching gold handbag, which hangs by a chain over the shoulder. The doll stands on a circular white platform, wearing sleek black sandals. Its hair is styled neatly, emphasizing the overall chic and sophisticated appearance, while the lighting accentuates the vivid colors and fine details of the attire and accessories.

Name/Title

Mei Li Robert Tonner Doll

Entry/Object ID

2022.14.4

Description

Mei Li Robert Tonner Doll Mei Li - Embassy Dinner In 2002, we learn that Mei Li's father is an ambassador; she joins him at the reception line at the All-Embassies Ball in D.C. For the occasion she wears a Wentworth gown created just for her. Ready to Wear Mei Li is a doll from the Tyler Wentworth line. It was produced by Tonner in 2002. Female Robert Tonner Doll with black shirt, red coat with red and yellow Chinese design, golden pants, and black high heels.

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 films such 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