Collection Highlights
Fire engine condenser case
1830-1840
1937.1631
Wood, paint, gilding
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Humpty Dumpty Circus
Title
Humpty Dumpty Circus
Object name
Doll (circus ringmaster)
Date
1903-1930
Medium
Ceramic, wood, textile, paint
Dimensions
Overall: 8 3/4 x 5 x 2 in. ( 22.2 x 12.7 x 5.1 cm )
Description
Doll with bisque socket head with black molded hair; wooden body and limbs, with ball joints at hips and shoulders, and notches in hands and feet; cream colored satin costume with yellow felt vest, red felt jacket, black felt hat, black ribbon tie, and black knee-high boots.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. William A. Baziotes
Object Number
1974.18
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
