Collection Highlights
Camp scene from photograph
Date:
ca. 1861-1865
Object Number:
PR.022.4
Medium:
Wood engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Doll: girl w/ribbon and sash
Object Number:
INV.11039
Date:
1860-1890
Medium:
Wax, composition, textile, hair, glass, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 20 x 10 x 3 in. ( 50.8 x 25.4 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Doll with poured wax shoulder head, long blond wig tied with white textile striped with green velvet, blue glass eyes, and closed mouth; stuffed cloth body with complete wax over composition arm, divided leg composed of stuffed cloth upper leg and wax over composition lower leg, painted to resemble red boots with black tips; white dress straight across shoulders with lace band at waist, ruffle at top of tiered skirt, over petticoat and knickers with lace trim.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
