Museum Collections
Luce Center
Doll, bride
Title
Doll, bride
Object name
Doll
Date
1880-1900
Medium
Ceramic, textile, leather, hair, glass, paint
Dimensions
Overall: 13 x 9 x 2 in. ( 33 x 22.9 x 5.1 cm )
Description
Doll with bisque swivel head, blond wig glued to pate, brown glass eyes, closed mouth, and pink tinted cheeks; stuffed kid body with divided arm composed of stuffed kid upper arm and bisque lower arm, molded hands, and complete leg; white satin bridal gown with lace panels, train, large bow in back, and ruffled trim on hem, with lace trimmed petticoats and knickers, knit stockings, ribbon garters, leather booties, and net cap and veil.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. C. W. Hillyer
Object Number
1951.336
Gallery Label
According to accession records, this doll was dressed by Mrs. Betsy Hurlbutt Wheeler for one of the Hurlbutt daughters.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.





