Doll
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1830-1860
Medium:
Papier mâché, textile, wood, leather, mother of pearl, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 x 8 x 2 1/2 in. ( 38.1 x 20.3 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Doll with papier mâché shoulder head, molded black hair piled in curls on top of head in especially elaborate hair style, with curls painted along edges, molded and painted facial features including blue eyes (with white dot on pupil), closed mouth, and pink tinted cheeks; stuffed kid body with divided arm composed of stuffed kid upper arm and wooden lower arm, with crudely carved fingers, divided leg composed of stuffed kid upper leg and wooden lower leg, with blue painted slippers; long-sleeved dress patterned with brown flowers, embroidered openwork panel sewn on to front of dress, with similar pieces at cuffs, lace trim, buttoned up back, cream-colored silk petticoat over pink silk petticoat and knickers.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1211
Gallery Label:
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
23555
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll's clothing
Classification:
Date:
1900-1925
Medium:
Textile
Dimensions:
Part (Christening gown): 25 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (64.8 x 21.6 cm)
Description:
Three doll's garments including a white wool christening gown open in front with a lace collar; a chemise of white cotton with lace trim and embrodiered dots; white cotton petticoat with lace hem.
Object Number:
INV.11040
Date Begin:
1900
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
23553
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll
Classification:
Date:
1830-1860
Medium:
Papier mâché, textile, wood, leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 x 9 1/2 x 3 in. ( 33 x 24.1 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Doll with papier mâché shoulder head, molded black hair with corkscrew curls at back, molded and painted facial features including blue eyes, closed mouth, and pink tinted cheeks; stuffed kid body with divided arm composed of stuffed kid upper arm and wooden lower arm, with crudely carved fingers, divided leg composed of stuffed kid upper leg and wooden lower leg, with brown painted feet; pink wool tiered dress with black velvet bands sewn around skirt, neck, and cuffs, over cream-colored petticoats and knickers.
Object Number:
INV.4545
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
23552
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Papier mâché, textile, leather, wood, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 x 6 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 35.6 x 16.5 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Doll with papier mâché shoulder head, molded black hair, molded and painted facial features including blue eyes, closed mouth, and pink tinted cheeks; stuffed kid body with divided arm composed of stuffed kid upper arm and wooden lower arm, divided leg composed of stuffed kid upper leg and wooden lower leg, with brown painted feet; short-sleeved green dress with sash of lighter green over cream-colored petticoat and knickers with lace cuffs.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1214
Gallery Label:
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
23551
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll: Spanish dancer in yellow dress on base
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Papier-mâché, textile, wood, paper, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 x 7 x 3 in. ( 30.5 x 17.8 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Doll with papier-mâché shoulder head, black painted hair, and brown painted eyes; stuffed cloth body with divided arm composed of stuffed cloth upper arm and papier-mâché lower arm and divided leg composed of stuffed cloth upper leg and papier-mâché lower leg; ethnic costume consisting of black lace veil, light blue shawl with red velour flower attached to front, and yellow dress with full sleeves with black chiffon cuffs, vertical bands of black chiffon on skirt, and black lace surrounding hem; mounted on square wooden base covered in silver paper.
Object Number:
INV.10988
Marks:
printed paper label: affixed to underside of base: "This doll is an original / SAROFF CHARACTER / authentically designed and / made entirely by hand."
written: in ink on label: "Miller's wife / 'lo [hirone]'"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
23550
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll: man
Classification:
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Fiber, paper, wood, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 2 x 3/4 in. ( 10.8 x 5.1 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Miniature molded fiber doll representing man in military uniform, with yellow double-breasted jacket, wooden staff in one hand, and black paper knee-high boots.
Object Number:
INV.1495
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
23530
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll's dress
Classification:
Date:
1875-1925
Medium:
Textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 10 in. ( 22.9 x 25.4 cm )
Description:
Hand sewn doll's dress; pale green satin with green velvet bands at hem and cuffs; green velvet and lace yoke; pale green silk rope belt with pom-poms.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Teresa Hamilton
Object Number:
Z.421
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
23529
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll trunk
Classification:
Date:
1860-1900
Medium:
Wood, canvas, leather, metal, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 11 7/8 x 7 1/4 in. ( 22.9 x 30.2 x 18.4 cm )
Description:
Rectangular domed-top wooden doll trunk with painted canvas covering decorated with geometric designs. Gold-colored straps and brass tacks; canvas handles at sides, lock at front and castors on bottom. Interior covered with printed paper; compartmentalized lid and lift-out tray decorated with affixed printed fruit and figural images.
Credit Line:
Gift of Carl Otto von Kienbusch
Object Number:
1971.11
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
23528
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll's dress
Classification:
Date:
1875-1925
Medium:
Textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 10 in. ( 25.4 x 25.4 cm )
Description:
Doll's blue and white checked dress with lace collar and cuffs.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Teresa Hamilton
Object Number:
Z.422
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
23527
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll: old lady
Classification:
Date:
1920-1950
Medium:
Felt, composition, textile, leather, hair, metal, glass, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 26 x 9 x 4 1/2 in. ( 66 x 22.9 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Doll depicting old woman, with felt socket head, red-brown wig with white streaks piled in coil on top of head surmounted by black velvet band, and facial features molded from stiffened felt and painted; stuffed cloth body with divided arm composed of stuffed cloth upper arm and composition hand and wrist, and complete leg; outfit composed of black silk jacket and skirt over ecru lace blouse, with fringed patterned shawl wrapped around shoulders and chest; pale pink petticoat and knickers with lace trim, beige stockings, and black leather high-heeled slippers; metal heart pendant and small cross suspended on black cord around neck.
Credit Line:
Gift of Katharine Prentis Murphy
Object Number:
1953.29
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
23525
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.





