Fashion Doll
1825-1830 (made), 1828 (made)
| Place of origin |
wax over composition shoulder head with stuffed cloth body, learther lower arms and hands, glass inserted eyes and mohair inserted into a slit at the top of the head
wearing:
gown of white silk with silver tissue trim, gauze beads and linen rosettes
coarse cotton hat trimmed with ostrich feathers and a rosette
white linen hankie
chemise and petticoat of white linen
red and blue knitted woollen socks
wearing:
gown of white silk with silver tissue trim, gauze beads and linen rosettes
coarse cotton hat trimmed with ostrich feathers and a rosette
white linen hankie
chemise and petticoat of white linen
red and blue knitted woollen socks
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | wax over composition, mohair, cloth, glass |
| Brief description | Fashion Doll, German, 1825-30 |
| Physical description | wax over composition shoulder head with stuffed cloth body, learther lower arms and hands, glass inserted eyes and mohair inserted into a slit at the top of the head wearing: gown of white silk with silver tissue trim, gauze beads and linen rosettes coarse cotton hat trimmed with ostrich feathers and a rosette white linen hankie chemise and petticoat of white linen red and blue knitted woollen socks |
| Dimensions |
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| Production type | mass produced |
| Object history | Given to the museum by HM Queen Mary and said to have been a family doll from her mother's side. |
| Historical context | The type of doll is commonly known as a Slit Head. |
| Production | the dress style is probably 1828 Reason For Production: retail |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.138-1929 |
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| Record created | January 26, 2001 |
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