Collection Highlights
Dr. John Cheesman and Family with Guests: Silhouette
1840
Z.2567
Black prepared paper cut-outs, laid on beige paper with graphite, brown ink and wash, and white gouache, laid on canvas
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Luce Center
Doll: in pink and white striped dress
Title
Doll: in pink and white striped dress
Object name
Doll
Date
ca. 1880
Medium
Ceramic, textile, leather, paint
Dimensions
Overall: 19 x 13 x 3 in. ( 48.3 x 33 x 7.6 cm )
Description
Doll with bisque shoulder head, blond wig, blue glass eyes, closed mouth, and pink tinted cheeks; stuffed cloth body with divided arm composed of stuffed cloth upper arm and stuffed kid lower arm with separate fingers, and hip and knee joints formed by stitching; pink striped dress with short ruffled sleeves and pleated bodice, muslin petticoat, and lace-trimmed chemise and knickers.
Credit Line
Gift of Walter S. Poor
Object Number
1945.337
Gallery Label
According to accession records, clothes were made for this doll by the donor's Grandmother Brookes, who gave the doll to the donor when he was three years old.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
