Collection Highlights
Draft wheel
ca. 1863
1865.6
Wood, metal
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Dancing dolls (pair)
Object name
Dancing dolls (pair)
Date
1800-1900
Medium
Cloth, cork, paper, ink
Dimensions
Overall: 6 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 1 in. ( 17.1 x 12.1 x 2.5 cm )
Description
Pair of dolls made of cork with paper limbs attached with pins; arms are joined at the ends; dolls have cloth garments (black trousers and beige blouses); one wears a red cap with tassel; the other wears a similar cap in blue; facial features are drawn in ink.
Object Number
INV.10825
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
