Museum Collections
Luce Center
Doll
Object Number:
INV.10905
Date:
1920-1940
Medium:
Papier-mâché, textile, leather, hair, sequins, metal, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 x 6 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. ( 30.5 x 16.5 x 5.7 cm )
Marks:
printed label: affixed to bottom of one shoe: "MADE IN / HUNGARY"
Description:
Doll with papier-mâché head and torso, blond hair, blue painted eyes, closed mouth, and pink tinted cheeks; stuffed cloth body jointed at shoulder and hip; ethnic costume consisting of headdress with sequins, braid, artificial flowers, and embroidered ribbon, beaded choker, muslin blouse, yellow shawl with blue yarn fringe, green knee-length skirt with embroidered flowers, maroon apron with embroidered flowers and blue edging, muslin underclothes, and black leather shoes with green ribbon ties; doll holds rosary beads with crucifix in one hand and has a rose pinned to her chest.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.




