Museum Collections
Luce Center
Doll
Object Number:
INV.5273
Date:
1860-1890
Medium:
Wax, composition, textile, leather, hair, metal, jet, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 1/2 x 9 x 2 1/2 in. ( 39.4 x 22.9 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Doll with wax over composition shoulder head, brown curly wig, black glass pupilless eyes, closed mouth, and pink tinted cheeks; stuffed cloth body with divided arm composed of stuffed cloth upper arm and stuffed brown leather lower arm, complete leg, and brown leather high-heeled boots (See Related Items); black walking suit consisting of jacket trimmed with jet beads attached to ends of fringe and buttoned up front, and tiered, pleated skirt over woven silk, with lining over white pleated petticoat; lace at cuffs and collar.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.




