Collection Highlights
The Indian: The Dying Chief Contemplating the Progress of Civilization
1856
1875.4
White marble and wood
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Baby Doll
Title
Baby Doll
Object name
Miniature doll
Date
1870-1900
Medium
Ceramic, textile, brass, paint
Dimensions
Overall: 6 x 2 1/2 x 3/4 in. ( 15.2 x 6.4 x 1.9 cm )
Description
Miniature man doll with bisque shoulder head, black painted hair and mustache, and brown painted eyes; stuffed cloth body with divided arm composed of stuffed cloth upper arm and bisque lower arm and divided leg composed of stuffed cloth upper leg and bisque lower leg; black flannel costume with jacket, tie, and three brass buttons down front.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. James King Hand
Object Number
1942.210
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
