Shadow Boxes

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts an intricately designed miniature room set with a doll seated on a small chair in the corner. The walls are painted a soft green, adorned with delicate lace curtains and decorative trims around the two windows. The room features antique-style furniture, including a wooden table with miniature plants and elegant candlesticks. Wall decorations include framed portraits and an ornate mirror. The floor is covered with a light-colored carpet, and a small cabinet with floral motifs holds a white figurine. The room exudes an old-world charm, capturing an elegant and serene atmosphere.

The image depicts an intricately designed miniature room set with a doll seated on a small chair in the corner. The walls are painted a soft green, adorned with delicate lace curtains and decorative trims around the two windows. The room features antique-style furniture, including a wooden table with miniature plants and elegant candlesticks. Wall decorations include framed portraits and an ornate mirror. The floor is covered with a light-colored carpet, and a small cabinet with floral motifs holds a white figurine. The room exudes an old-world charm, capturing an elegant and serene atmosphere.

Name/Title

Shadow Boxes

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1518 A-I

Description

Shadow box from the Shadow Box Room. Young lady in a green sitting room. A. Box - 21 1/2" long, 18" high, 13 1/2" wide. Green painted walls, green velvety carpet, beige painted ceiling. In the back wall are two window boxes with plants and painted outdoor scenes, rigged for lights? Long lace curtains around both windows. Left wall - 3 oval framed scene paintings. Right wall - large oval framed mirror with a shelf underneath. Back wall - 1 oval framed portrait, wooden painted box with a white ceramic cherub setting on top. Detached inside are: B - Female porcelain doll, 11" tall standing. White lace long-sleeved blouse, peach satin overskirt with white lace underskirt, large bow in back and at shoulders. 2 faux kid-glove boots, beaded necklace & bracelet, earrings. Long blond hair loose. Shown in the box as seated on the chair. C - Cushioned chair, green/blue striped. 5 3/4" tall, 3 1/2" wide. D - Gold colored metal footstool with green/blue striped cushion. 1 1/4" tall, 2 1/2" long. E - Wood side table. 4" tall, 7" long, 4" wide. White/gold wash with carved insets, curved legs, hinged top opens to red velvety interior. F & G - 2 tall gold candlesticks, one with a white candle, one without. 4 1/2" tall. H - short round, gold colored footed planter with green plants on top. I - large gold colored round planter with various colors flowers on top.

Collection

Doll Museum

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Shadow Boxes

Parts

Count

18

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jan 9, 2014