Museum Collections
Luce Center
Doll w/brown lace dress
Title
Doll w/brown lace dress
Object name
Miniature doll
Date
1820-1850
Medium
Wood, textile, paint
Dimensions
Overall: 4 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 1/2 in. ( 10.8 x 5.7 x 1.3 cm )
Description
Peg wooden with head and torso carved as single unit, high, carved comb on top of head, painted yellow, black painted hair with additional curls along edges, carved nose, and painted facial features; wooden body with mortise and tenon joints, with lower parts of limbs painted white; dress composed of red gingham top with length of brown lace tied across chest, black lace apron over white lace skirt, cream-colored petticoat and knickers.
Object Number
INV.5456
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.





