Historical Artifacts

Doll: baby in christening gown

Object Number: 
1973.48
Date: 
1870-1900
Medium: 
Ceramic, textile, leather, paint
Dimensions: 
Overall (doll): 16 x 9 x 3 1/2 in. (40.6 x 22.9 x 8.9 cm)
Description: 
Baby doll with bisque shoulder head, yellow molded hair, brown glass eyes, closed mouth, and red tinted cheeks; stuffed kid body with divided arm composed of stuffed kid upper arm and bisque lower arm, and divided leg; lace baby's bonnet tied under chin, long white gown extending several inches past doll's feet, with fabric gathered at neck, over tucked and embroidered petticoat, flannel petticoat with scalloped hem, and napkin wrapped around body; pink knitted booties with ribbon laces.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Miss Constance D. Sherman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creative: Tronvig Group