Twig Doll
Dateca. 1830
MediumTwig, textiles, riboon and lace
DimensionsOH: 12" (30.5cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Imogene Anderson
Object number1959.1200.2
DescriptionThe body of the doll is made from a crotch of wood with the bark still on it and bound with flax and rags. She is fashionably dressed in a long gown with very full sleeves tapering at the wrists. She has no facial features but does have hair. She wears a large hat made of lace. She was possibly made in the New Haven, Connecticut area.
1840-1899
1850-1875 (probably)
1830-1870
1840-1870
Early 18th century, clothing probably 1770-1780
ca. 1850
1800-1899
1840-1850
Late 18th-early 19th century; replaced clothing
Early 19th c.
1770-1775
