Collection Highlights
The Solitary Oak (The Old Oak)
1844
1858.75
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Doll: red coat and hat
Title
Doll: red coat and hat
Object name
Doll
Date
ca. 1877
Medium
Ceramic, textile, hair, brass, paint
Dimensions
Overall: 7 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 in. ( 19 x 11.4 x 5.1 cm )
Description
Doll with bisque head and torso with bisque limbs jointed at hips and shoulders; blond wig, sleeping eyes, closed mouth, pink tinted cheeks, blue painted stockings, and black painted ankle-strap shoes; dressed in crocheted outfit consisting of red hooded jacket with brass buttons, cream colored knee-length dress with scalloped hem, and cream colored knickers.
Credit Line
Gift of Etta Lawrence
Object Number
1965.43
Marks
impressed: on back: "GERMANY / 6343"
Gallery Label
According to accession records, this doll was acquired in Europe and presented to the donor on the day of her birth, June 14, 1877.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
