Paper Doll Suit

Object/Artifact

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Paper Doll Suit

Entry/Object ID

1968.48.2b

Description

Tiny tradition Scottish suit for a paper doll. The suit consists of a purple top, a kilt, plaid scarf and stockings, and a fur pouch. The right hand is holding a long sword.

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. Stratton was photographed in this costume in 1862.

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)