Collection Highlights
Wig curler
1760-1775
INV.5924.77
Clay
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Doll: white gown
Title
Doll: white gown
Object name
Doll
Date
1890-1910
Medium
Ceramic, composition, textile, hair, leather, glass, metal, paint
Dimensions
Overall: 14 x 9 x 2 1/2 in. ( 35.6 x 22.9 x 6.4 cm )
Description
Doll with bisque socket head, brown wig with pin curls and barrettes glued to pate, brown glass eyes, open mouth, and pink tinted cheeks; composition body with limbs jointed at hips and shoulders; muslin dress with high waist, long sleeves, and eyelet lace trim over eyelet lace-trimmed shift, with black leather shoes.
Object Number
INV.10834
Marks
impressed: on back of head: "A 7 / 0 M"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.