Doll
ca. 1740 (made)
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Doll, carved wood with gesso and paint, inset glass lozenge eyes. Blonde human hair wig. Wearing a plain blue silk round gown which laces up the back and has an applied lace stomacher, leading strings attached to shoulders. Lace-edged shift. White quilted linen petticoat, corded linen petticoat. Pink knitted silk stockings with cream clocks. Red leather shoes.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 10 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | carved wooden doll with glass eyes, gesso and painting, wearing silk, linen, cotton, lace, and leather clothing |
| Brief description | Doll, carved wood in blue silk dress |
| Physical description | Doll, carved wood with gesso and paint, inset glass lozenge eyes. Blonde human hair wig. Wearing a plain blue silk round gown which laces up the back and has an applied lace stomacher, leading strings attached to shoulders. Lace-edged shift. White quilted linen petticoat, corded linen petticoat. Pink knitted silk stockings with cream clocks. Red leather shoes. |
| Production type | Unique |
| Object history | The unnecessary leading strings on the doll's dress act as a mark of independence, suggesting the doll represents a young girl rather than a fully grown lady. This doll has been fully restored by V&A conservation. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | W.42:6-1922 |
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| Record created | December 13, 2007 |
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