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The Rapalje Children
1768
1946.201
Oil on canvas
Artist/Maker: John Durand

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Doll

Doll
Doll
Object name 
Doll
Date 
1910-1920
Medium 
Ceramic
Dimensions 
5 x 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.
Description 
A ceramic or porcelain doll's head wearing a hat marked "Liberty", painted with a natural colored face, rosy cheeks, brown hair and blue eyes. The hat is outlined in red with a blue plume. Around the neck is a blue collar with three white stars. "Liberty" is engraved and highlighted with gold. One the reverse, faintly, "APD MF. Co.". See also 2002.1.2145 for an unpainted version. With documentation from aquisition, used to promote Liberty Bonds during WWI and foundby son in manufacturer's Bronx loft 1987.
Credit Line 
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number 
2002.1.2144
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.