Collection Highlights
Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis), Study for Havell pl. no. 26
c. 1825
1863.17.26
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, gouache, and black ink with scraping and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Doll
Title
Doll
Object name
Miniature doll
Date
1820-1860
Medium
Wood, textile, paper, paint
Dimensions
Overall: 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 3/4 in. ( 7 x 7 x 1.9 cm )
Description
Peg wooden with head and torso carved as single unit, with painted hair and features; wooden body with mortise and tenon joints, with lower parts of limbs painted white and red slippers painted onto feet; white muslin dress with sash at waist and lace sleeves and ruffle, over petticoat made of paper.
Object Number
INV.4509
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
