Doll

Date1830-1870

MediumWood, papier mache, paint, leather, silk, and lace

DimensionsOH: 12"

Credit LineGift of Anonymous Donors

Object number1971-1720

DescriptionThe doll has a papier-mache head attached to a white kid body with carved painted wooden limbs. The feet are painted to resemble pink slippers. Her black hair is shaped in curls over ears and to the neck with a braided bun at the back of the head. She has painted facial features. She wears a dusty pink silk dress with a closely fitted bodice with tucks in front. The full gathered sleeves end at the elbow. Underneath the dress she wears a gauze petticoat with eyelet embroidery at the hem. The second petticoat has a crocheted trim as do the pantaloons.