Paper Doll Suit

Name/Title

Paper Doll Suit

Entry/Object ID

1968.48.2c

Description

Tiny suit for a paper doll. The suit consists of a white vest, yellow bow tie, blue tailcoat, and red-and-yellow striped pants. There is red fabric or a red feather under the left arm.

Context

Charles Stratton, who performed under the name General Tom Thumb, was a dwarf who became famous as a performer in P. T. Barnum's circus. This suit is similar to one Stratton was photographed in as a child.

Acquisition

Accession

1968.48

Source or Donor

Adams, Hattie Maria Bennett (1863-1958), Biggar, Dorothy Frances Adams Payne (1897-1986)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1863

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Doll, Paper

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Material

Paper

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Stratton, Charles Sherwood (1838-1883)