Collection Highlights
The definitive treaty of peace and friendship, between His Britannick Majesty, the Most Christian King, and the King of Spain : concluded at Paris, the 10th day of February, 1763, to which, the King of Portugal acceded on the same day...
Date:
1763
Object Number:
LIB.Y1763.Tre
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Doll
Object Number:
1979.89
Date:
1920-1925
Medium:
Composition, textile, hair, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 19 1/2 x 15 x 9 in. ( 49.5 x 38.1 x 22.9 cm )
Marks:
in relief: on back of doll: "EFFANBEE / Anne-Shirley"
Description:
Anne Shirley doll with composition reverse socket head, brown wig, blue painted eyes, and closed mouth; composition body with limbs jointed at shoulder and hip; embroidered blue dress with train, thigh-high stockings, and yellow ankle-strap shoes.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, the donor named this doll "Louise." Christie's appraiser Olivia Bristol says that the dress is homemade (Christie's Appraisals, Inc., Auction Estimates, January 7, 1998).
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Louise Bussiere
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
