Shadow Boxes

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image showcases a detailed diorama of a vintage room, featuring two figurines, each dressed in historical clothing. One is a woman in a blue and white dress with a bonnet, positioned near a spinning wheel and a wooden chair. The other is a man in a black outfit and hat, standing near a shelf filled with plates and pottery. The backdrop displays wooden panels and a framed painting, adding depth to the scene. Scattered on the floor are small props such as frames and containers, each labeled with tags. The overall setting exudes a historical atmosphere, possibly from the 18th or 19th century, highlighted by the intricate costumes and miniature furnishings. The craftsmanship of the diorama suggests an emphasis on capturing a slice of life from a bygone era, invoking curiosity about the interactions and events that might unfold within this tiny, meticulously crafted world.

The image showcases a detailed diorama of a vintage room, featuring two figurines, each dressed in historical clothing. One is a woman in a blue and white dress with a bonnet, positioned near a spinning wheel and a wooden chair. The other is a man in a black outfit and hat, standing near a shelf filled with plates and pottery. The backdrop displays wooden panels and a framed painting, adding depth to the scene. Scattered on the floor are small props such as frames and containers, each labeled with tags. The overall setting exudes a historical atmosphere, possibly from the 18th or 19th century, highlighted by the intricate costumes and miniature furnishings. The craftsmanship of the diorama suggests an emphasis on capturing a slice of life from a bygone era, invoking curiosity about the interactions and events that might unfold within this tiny, meticulously crafted world.

Name/Title

Shadow Boxes

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1521 A - F

Description

Shadow box from the Shadow Box Room. Colonial (?) Farmhouse Scene. A - Box 18 1/2" long, 9" tall, 9" wide. Interior, wood planked floor. Corner cabinet with assorted dishes, eating utensils. Wall hanging with pipes. Wall hanging with spoons. B - Wood high back chair. C - Rectangular wood table with candlestick. D - Round wood table. E - Female doll, porcelain, long blue dress with white apron & scarf, white bonnet with lace edging, keys on a ring at waist. F - Male doll on a metal stand, porcelain, black jacket and breeches, tall black boots, burgundy waist cost, white cravat, black tri-cornered hat, long gray hair in back tied.

Collection

Doll Museum

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Shadow Boxes

Parts

Count

18

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jan 9, 2014