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Wooden leg of Gouverneur Morris
ca. 1780
1954.148
Oak, leather, metal
Related Person: Gouverneur Morris

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Collection of 5 wooden dolls

Collection of 5 wooden dolls
Title
Collection of 5 wooden dolls
Object name 
Miniature dolls (11)
Date 
1900-1940
Medium 
Wood, paint
Dimensions 
largest: 3 3/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 8.6 x 3.8 cm )
Description 
Ten polychrome wooden female dolls (poupards) and one male doll with turned features and hats; arms applied; size and painted decoration vary; one figure is set on a turned base.
Object Number 
INV.8147
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.