Collection Highlights
We mourn our country's loss
Date:
1865
Object Number:
PR.052.55
Medium:
Paper, linen backing
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Catherine Howard
Object Number:
INV.10943
Date:
1950-1970
Medium:
Plastic, textile, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 3/4 x 6 x 2 in. ( 22.2 x 15.2 x 5.1 cm )
Marks:
printed: on card attached to wrist: "English Historical Costumes/ H/221/ Catherine Howard/ 5th Queen of henry VII/ Beheaded 1542"; "Collectors/ Costume/ Dolls/ by/Peggy Nisbet/ MADE IN ENGLAND"
Description:
Molded plastic doll representing Catherine Howard wearing black velvet dress and olive green polonaise; white petticoats; black velvet head covering.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
