Museum Collections
Luce Center
Doll
Object name
Doll
Date
1820-1850
Medium
Wood, textile, paint
Dimensions
Overall: 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 1 in. ( 14 x 8.9 x 2.5 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, lower arms and legs painted white, and red slippers painted on to feet; brown long-sleeved muslin dress with green and white bits of fabric sewn on, over short petticoat and knickers.
Credit Line
Gift of Katharine Prentis Murphy
Object Number
1956.16
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.





