Shadow Boxes

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image showcases a vintage dollhouse room with a delicate, intricate design. At the center stands a porcelain doll dressed in an elaborate lace gown, exuding an aura of elegance from a bygone era. Surrounding her are various miniature furnishings and decor, including a lace-covered dresser with a mirror, a tiny ceramic washbowl, and a decorative folding screen adorned with classical paintings. Notably, a small, overturned wooden chair lies on the soft pink carpet, next to a tiny brass pitcher, adding to the room's quaint charm. The walls are painted a gentle pink, embellished with lace trim, enhancing the room's overall vintage aesthetic.

The image showcases a vintage dollhouse room with a delicate, intricate design. At the center stands a porcelain doll dressed in an elaborate lace gown, exuding an aura of elegance from a bygone era. Surrounding her are various miniature furnishings and decor, including a lace-covered dresser with a mirror, a tiny ceramic washbowl, and a decorative folding screen adorned with classical paintings. Notably, a small, overturned wooden chair lies on the soft pink carpet, next to a tiny brass pitcher, adding to the room's quaint charm. The walls are painted a gentle pink, embellished with lace trim, enhancing the room's overall vintage aesthetic.

Name/Title

Shadow Boxes

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1513 A-H

Description

Shadow box from the Shadow Box Room. Pink room with female doll and bathing and dressing accessories. A. Box - 12" L x 10" H x 11" W. Attached to inside of box is a lacy drape at the back, rectangular mirror on left, dressing panel with paintings of ladies on right. B. Heavy metal golden wash tub, claw feet, molded flower designs on outside, wooden base with pink covering. C. Doll, bisque, 7 1/2" tall on a stand. Ecru lace dress with embroidered hem and bodice, long white gloves, lace headdress edged with pearl beads, bow with long streamers in back. D. 6 1/2" long counter, cardboard/wood, with pink covering material, white lace on front and 2 sides with pink roses attached at various points. On top a white opaque wash basin. E. 3 legged golden metal stool, @3" tall. F. Metal hot water bucket, bronze, 2 1/2" tall. G. Silver metal hand mirror, ornate scrollwork design. H. Small 1 1/2" ceramic statue.

Collection

Doll Museum

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Shadow Boxes

Parts

Count

18

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jan 9, 2014