Collection Highlights
William Walton (1706-1768)
Date:
ca. 1750
Object Number:
1902.3
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Doll: in satin and lace gown
Object Number:
INV.10960
Date:
1860-1900
Medium:
Ceramic, textile, leather, glass, hair, paint
Dimensions:
Overall (doll): 23 x 13 x 3 1/2 in. (58.4 x 33 x 8.9 cm)
Marks:
impressed: on back of head: "M"
Description:
Doll with bisque shoulder head, brown curly wig detached from pate, brown glass sleeping eyes, open mouth, and tinted face; stuffed kid body with divided arm composed of stuffed kid upper arm, bisque lower arm, and molded fingers, gusseted thighs and knees; lace robe over long pink satin dress extending several inches past doll's feet, white petticoat and knickers with lace trim, black stockings, and black leather shoes with laces.
Gallery Label:
The attribution of this doll to Kestner is based on an appraisal done in January 1998 by Olivia Bristol for Christie's Appraisals Inc.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
