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Doll

ca. 1730-1740 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Wooden doll, carved, gessoed and painted, with inset glass eyes, defined ears. Head and torso look original, hands probably a later replacement as they are of visibly inferior quality. Brown human hair wig that is faded to greyish brown in front, plain white linen cap, fichu and apron, brown brocaded silk open robe and petticoat over black silk back-lacing stays with decorative front-lacing, over green silk quilted petticoat, over heavy linen petticoat edged with 2 bands of blue braid, long-sleeved shift. Blue knitted worsted stockings, black leather shoes.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 14 parts.

  • Doll
  • Dress
  • Petticoat
  • Apron
  • Neckerchief
  • Cap (Headgear)
  • Petticoat
  • Petticoat
  • Chemise
  • Shoe
  • Shoe
  • Stocking
  • Stocking
  • Stays
Materials and techniques
carved wooden doll with glass eyes, gesso and painting, wearing silk, linen, and leather clothing
Brief description
Doll, carved wood in brown brocaded silk dress
Physical description
Wooden doll, carved, gessoed and painted, with inset glass eyes, defined ears. Head and torso look original, hands probably a later replacement as they are of visibly inferior quality. Brown human hair wig that is faded to greyish brown in front, plain white linen cap, fichu and apron, brown brocaded silk open robe and petticoat over black silk back-lacing stays with decorative front-lacing, over green silk quilted petticoat, over heavy linen petticoat edged with 2 bands of blue braid, long-sleeved shift. Blue knitted worsted stockings, black leather shoes.
Dimensions
  • Height: 45cm
Collection
Accession number
W.42:5-1922

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Record createdDecember 14, 2007
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