Collection Highlights
Front View of St. Peter's Church with the intended steeple
Date:
1785
Object Number:
PR.McComb.4.70
Medium:
Paper
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Luce Center
Doll
Object Number:
1942.163
Date:
1860-1890
Medium:
Ceramic, textile, leather, hair, glass, metal, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 36 x 20 x 5 in. ( 91.4 x 50.8 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Doll with bisque swivel head, blond curly wig sewn onto pate, blue glass eyes, open/closed mouth, and tinted face; stuffed kid body with gusseted thighs and knees, and knitted booties with ribbons; long cream-colored embroidered dress with lace extending from hem to collar with sash at waist, over embroidered woolen petticoat and napkin folded around middle and attached with safety pin; long cape and lace bonnet.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, the doll's costume was made by the donor's mother.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. James King Hand
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
