Velma Kelly Robert Tonner Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a detailed doll with short black hair styled in a bob cut, standing out against a dark purple background. The doll is dressed in a colorful, patterned jacket with a white string lace-up design at the front, showcasing a bold combination of red, yellow, and green colors. Underneath the jacket, she wears a fitted denim mini skirt that complements her outfit. Her accessories include red open-toed shoes and a brown shoulder bag. The doll is mounted on a white circular stand, which supports her pose, enabling her to stand upright with elegance. Her facial features are meticulously crafted, with expressive eyes and red lipstick that highlight her realistic appearance. The combination of textures and vibrant colors in her clothing creates a stylish, modern look, capturing a sense of fashionable sophistication and attention to detail. Her hands are positioned gracefully by her sides, further enhancing the overall impression of poise and style.

The image depicts a detailed doll with short black hair styled in a bob cut, standing out against a dark purple background. The doll is dressed in a colorful, patterned jacket with a white string lace-up design at the front, showcasing a bold combination of red, yellow, and green colors. Underneath the jacket, she wears a fitted denim mini skirt that complements her outfit. Her accessories include red open-toed shoes and a brown shoulder bag. The doll is mounted on a white circular stand, which supports her pose, enabling her to stand upright with elegance. Her facial features are meticulously crafted, with expressive eyes and red lipstick that highlight her realistic appearance. The combination of textures and vibrant colors in her clothing creates a stylish, modern look, capturing a sense of fashionable sophistication and attention to detail. Her hands are positioned gracefully by her sides, further enhancing the overall impression of poise and style.

Name/Title

Velma Kelly Robert Tonner Doll

Entry/Object ID

2022.14.7

Description

Velma Kelly She is from the Chicago Collection, Musical Female Robert Tonner Doll with printed shirt, denim skirt, red high heels, and a brown purse.

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