Collection Highlights
Proposed Coat of Arms for New Amsterdam, New Netherland: Preparatory Drawing for a Presentation to the Dutch West India Company
Date:
ca. 1630
Object Number:
1885.5
Medium:
Black ink and wash, watercolor, red and black chalk, and red gouache, with contours incised by a stylus on laid on paper, mounted on card
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Doll
Object Number:
1978.66b
Date:
1910-1930
Medium:
Composition, textile, metal, paint
Dimensions:
Overall (doll): 17 x 7 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (43.2 x 19.1 x 8.9 cm)
Description:
Baby doll with composition flange neck head, molded and painted brown hair, metal sleeping eyes with eyelashes, molded and painted facial features including open mouth with two molded teeth; stuffed cloth body with composition bent arms and molded hands, composition legs with dimples at knees, attached to body with flange joints; white nightgown extending several inches past doll's feet, with elbow-length sleeves, embroidery on front, and lace trimmed cuffs, collar, and hem, over sheer gown with lace trim.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Helen M. Brown
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
