Museum Collections
Luce Center
Doll
Object Number:
Z.385
Date:
1860-1880
Medium:
Ceramic, textile, leather, hair, glass, metal, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 17 1/2 x 16 x 4 in. ( 44.4 x 40.6 x 10.2 cm )
Marks:
impressed: on sole of proper right boot: "C . C" [inside stamped oval]
Description:
Doll with bisque shoulder head, blond wig with long curls, blue glass eyes, closed mouth, and pink tinted cheeks; stuffed kid body with gusseted elbows, thighs, and knees, and separate fingers; lace cap, outfit consisting of blue and white striped jacket and skirt with blue ribbon trim across shoulders, near hem of skirt, and jacket facing ornamented with flowers made of metal and clear glass beads handstitched on to ribbon; skirt over petticoat and knickers with lace trim, and stockings; tan kid leather high-heeled boots laced up front, with tassels near top.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.




