Pair of doll stockings
Classification:
Date:
1870-1880
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 in. ( 12.7 cm )
Description:
Pair of white cotton doll's stockings.
Credit Line:
Gift of Marian F. Fraser
Object Number:
2004.47.31ab
Gallery Label:
This doll, Helen, her wardrobe and trunk were originally owned by Mary Augusta Colson whose seafaring family roots were in Brooklyn, New York and New England. The doll was purchased for Mary as a favor to Captain Colson by the owner of his ship, Vernon H. Brown in 1876. Mrs. Brown spent weeks with her dressmaker designing the most current fashions for the doll. Mary was later photographed with her doll in Boston, as were successive generations of female descendants, including the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
58898
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll bustle
Classification:
Date:
1870-1880
Medium:
Horsehair, cotton
Dimensions:
overall:: 4 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. ( 10.8 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
White horsehair "lobster" style doll's bustle with glazed white cotton binding and interior back panel; white cotton waist ties and lacings.
Credit Line:
Gift of Marian F. Fraser
Object Number:
2004.47.29
Gallery Label:
This doll, Helen, her wardrobe and trunk were originally owned by Mary Augusta Colson whose seafaring family roots were in Brooklyn, New York and New England. The doll was purchased for Mary as a favor to Captain Colson by the owner of his ship, Vernon H. Brown in 1876. Mrs. Brown spent weeks with her dressmaker designing the most current fashions for the doll. Mary was later photographed with her doll in Boston, as were successive generations of female descendants, including the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
58897
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll corset
Classification:
Date:
1870-1880
Medium:
Cotton muslin, brass
Dimensions:
overall:: 3 3/4 x 4 in. ( 9.5 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Two piece white glazed muslin corset with brass hook and eye at center front and gromets for lacing at center back; blue stitching detail and edging; whalebone boning at front. No back laces.
Credit Line:
Gift of Marian F. Fraser
Object Number:
2004.47.28ab
Gallery Label:
This doll, Helen, her wardrobe and trunk were originally owned by Mary Augusta Colson whose seafaring family roots were in Brooklyn, New York and New England. The doll was purchased for Mary as a favor to Captain Colson by the owner of his ship, Vernon H. Brown in 1876. Mrs. Brown spent weeks with her dressmaker designing the most current fashions for the doll. Mary was later photographed with her doll in Boston, as were successive generations of female descendants, including the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
58896
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll hat
Classification:
Date:
1950-2000
Medium:
Straw, silk velvet, cotton
Dimensions:
overall:: 5/8 x 5 1/2 in. ( 1.6 x 14 cm )
Description:
Natural straw "cartwheel" doll hat with light blue silk velvet ribbon band and ties; dark blue and white artificial flowers.
Credit Line:
Gift of Marian F. Fraser
Object Number:
2004.47.26
Gallery Label:
This doll, Helen, her wardrobe and trunk were originally owned by Mary Augusta Colson whose seafaring family roots were in Brooklyn, New York and New England. The doll was purchased for Mary as a favor to Captain Colson by the owner of his ship, Vernon H. Brown in 1876. Mrs. Brown spent weeks with her dressmaker designing the most current fashions for the doll. Mary was later photographed with her doll in Boston, as were successive generations of female descendants, including the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
2000
eMuseum Object ID:
58895
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll hat
Classification:
Date:
1870-1880
Medium:
Wool, silk
Dimensions:
overall:: 1 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 4.4 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Grey wool doll's cap with blue silk turn-over lining.
Credit Line:
Gift of Marian F. Fraser
Object Number:
2004.47.25
Gallery Label:
This doll, Helen, her wardrobe and trunk were originally owned by Mary Augusta Colson whose seafaring family roots were in Brooklyn, New York and New England. The doll was purchased for Mary as a favor to Captain Colson by the owner of his ship, Vernon H. Brown in 1876. Mrs. Brown spent weeks with her dressmaker designing the most current fashions for the doll. Mary was later photographed with her doll in Boston, as were successive generations of female descendants, including the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
58894
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll hat
Classification:
Date:
1870-1880
Medium:
Silk velvet, cotton, lace
Dimensions:
overall:: 1 x 3 x 4 in. ( 2.5 x 7.6 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Brown silk velvet doll hat with white velvet piping and brown lace trim around rim; light blue silk ribbon band and streamers; cluster of cotton artificial flowers; elasticized strap.
Credit Line:
Gift of Marian F. Fraser
Object Number:
2004.47.22
Gallery Label:
This doll, Helen, her wardrobe and trunk were originally owned by Mary Augusta Colson whose seafaring family roots were in Brooklyn, New York and New England. The doll was purchased for Mary as a favor to Captain Colson by the owner of his ship, Vernon H. Brown in 1876. Mrs. Brown spent weeks with her dressmaker designing the most current fashions for the doll. Mary was later photographed with her doll in Boston, as were successive generations of female descendants, including the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
58893
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pair of doll shoes
Classification:
Date:
1870-1880
Medium:
Coated cloth, cotton
Dimensions:
overall:: 1 1/2 x 7/8 x 3 in. ( 3.8 x 2.2 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Black rubberized fabric overshoes with small heel; lined in cotton. (Possibly not for this doll; foot size much larger.)
Credit Line:
Gift of Marian F. Fraser
Object Number:
2004.47.21ab
Gallery Label:
This doll, Helen, her wardrobe and trunk were originally owned by Mary Augusta Colson whose seafaring family roots were in Brooklyn, New York and New England. The doll was purchased for Mary as a favor to Captain Colson by the owner of his ship, Vernon H. Brown in 1876. Mrs. Brown spent weeks with her dressmaker designing the most current fashions for the doll. Mary was later photographed with her doll in Boston, as were successive generations of female descendants, including the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
58892
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pair of doll shoes
Classification:
Date:
1870-1880
Medium:
Leather, silk
Dimensions:
overall:: 1 1/8 x 7/8 x 2 3/8 in. ( 2.9 x 2.2 x 6 cm )
Description:
Blue leather doll shoes with blue silk rosette and brown leather Louis heel; lined with leather sole and cotton at sides, banded inside with blue silk.
Credit Line:
Gift of Marian F. Fraser
Object Number:
2004.47.19ab
Gallery Label:
This doll, Helen, her wardrobe and trunk were originally owned by Mary Augusta Colson whose seafaring family roots were in Brooklyn, New York and New England. The doll was purchased for Mary as a favor to Captain Colson by the owner of his ship, Vernon H. Brown in 1876. Mrs. Brown spent weeks with her dressmaker designing the most current fashions for the doll. Mary was later photographed with her doll in Boston, as were successive generations of female descendants, including the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
58863
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll's shift
Classification:
Date:
1870-1880
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
overall:: 19 3/4 in. ( 50.2 cm )
Description:
White cotton long sleeved doll's shift with eyelet trim at neck and sleeves; back closure with single button at neck; small square patch at bottom front hem.
Credit Line:
Gift of Marian F. Fraser
Object Number:
2004.47.17
Gallery Label:
This doll, Helen, her wardrobe and trunk were originally owned by Mary Augusta Colson whose seafaring family roots were in Brooklyn, New York and New England. The doll was purchased for Mary as a favor to Captain Colson by the owner of his ship, Vernon H. Brown in 1876. Mrs. Brown spent weeks with her dressmaker designing the most current fashions for the doll. Mary was later photographed with her doll in Boston, as were successive generations of female descendants, including the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
58862
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doll's petticoat
Classification:
Date:
1870-1880
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
overall:: 8 1/4 in. ( 21 cm )
Description:
Off-white wool doll's petticoat with white cotton waistband; button closure at back; white scalloped embroidery at hem.
Credit Line:
Gift of Marian F. Fraser
Object Number:
2004.47.14
Gallery Label:
This doll, Helen, her wardrobe and trunk were originally owned by Mary Augusta Colson whose seafaring family roots were in Brooklyn, New York and New England. The doll was purchased for Mary as a favor to Captain Colson by the owner of his ship, Vernon H. Brown in 1876. Mrs. Brown spent weeks with her dressmaker designing the most current fashions for the doll. Mary was later photographed with her doll in Boston, as were successive generations of female descendants, including the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
58861
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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