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DollEntry/Object ID
2345Description
Material: bisque and leather. Size: 6" W. x 18" L. x 3" deep. Description: off-white bisque head, chest, lower arms and hands - painted facial features - open eyes - teeth visible in open mouth - brown leather body - stuffed - brown hair - white eyelet dress and cap - two white cotton slips - white underwear and stockings. Condition: one buttonhole torn, hair falling out, clothes dirty.Context
Given to Ella Laudert at age four in l902. Ella was the daughter of the Fred Lauderts of New Richland and married Berton Hansen. Mr. Hansen ran a wood working shop in Waseca for many years. Doll is wearing a dress made by Gwendolyn made from her mother's dress. The petticoat is from Ella Laudert's baptismal dress in 1899. Wig was replaced in mid-1920s. Gwendolyn Hansen was born 30 Nov 1922 & died 30 Aug 1940. Toys & Games.Cataloged By
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Category 09: Recreational ObjectsExhibitions
Notes
11/89 - 2/90 - 12/2007 MuseumCreate Date
May 15, 1990Update Date
November 21, 2024