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On display at V&A South Kensington
Fashion, Room 40

Doll

ca. 1830 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Carved wooden doll gessoed and overpainted. Exceptionally finely carved, with carefully carved hands and very detailed black-painted hair with defined waves, centre parted, painted curls at temple, "tuck comb" topknot on top with red ribbon/comb. Jointed at elbows, shoulders, hips and knees. Pierced ears (one earring remains). Black carved and painted shoes with very low heel painted in green. Mob-cap with net frill
Wearing a gold silk dress with large gigot sleeves, ankle length, full skirted. Crossover draping at bodice and self fabric belt. 3 petticoats, one tucked lawn, one wool flannel, one white cotton.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 4 parts.

  • Doll
  • Cap (Headgear)
  • Dress
  • Belt
Materials and techniques
wood, carved and painted, silk, cotton and wool clothing
Brief description
German, wood, silk and cotton clothing, c.1830
Physical description
Carved wooden doll gessoed and overpainted. Exceptionally finely carved, with carefully carved hands and very detailed black-painted hair with defined waves, centre parted, painted curls at temple, "tuck comb" topknot on top with red ribbon/comb. Jointed at elbows, shoulders, hips and knees. Pierced ears (one earring remains). Black carved and painted shoes with very low heel painted in green. Mob-cap with net frill
Wearing a gold silk dress with large gigot sleeves, ankle length, full skirted. Crossover draping at bodice and self fabric belt. 3 petticoats, one tucked lawn, one wool flannel, one white cotton.
Dimensions
  • Height: 43cm (Note: Maximum height of doll)
  • Width: 20cm (Note: Maximum width across shoulders)
  • Skirt circumference: 88cm (Note: Circumference of skirt hem)
  • Length of dress length: 27.5cm (Note: Measured from neckline to hem)
  • Sleeve length: 17cm (Note: Length of sleeve)
Collection
Accession number
T.206-1957

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Record createdAugust 23, 2007
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