Collection Highlights
Napoleon's Authorization for the Sale of the Louisiana Territory
Date:
April 24, 1803
Object Number:
MSS.Y1803
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Doll: in Slavic costume
Object Number:
1942.166
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Ceramic, textile, hair, brass, glass, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 1/2 x 8 x 2 in. ( 36.8 x 20.3 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Costume doll with bisque shoulder head, light blond wig, brown glass eyes, closed mouth, and pink tinted cheeks; stuffed cloth body with divided arm consisting of stuffed cloth upper arm and bisque lower arm, molded hand, and complete leg; Swedish costume consisting of pleated white cap, long-sleeved white blouse with embroidered and beaded red felt bodice, black skirt with red bands around hem, and white apron with wide lace trim on bottom over white underskirt, with black leather shoes with metal buckles and brass necklace.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. James King Hand
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
