Susie
Doll
ca. 1868 (made)
ca. 1868 (made)
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This doll was made in Germany in 1868 by an unknown manufacturer. It is named Susie, presumably by the owners.
Susie has a moulded glazed china head and shoulders, with black hair and painted facial features. Her body is made of stuffed cloth and she has black leather arms. She wears a cream dress made from silk and wool, a full petticoat, stays, chemise, and boots.
Susie has a moulded glazed china head and shoulders, with black hair and painted facial features. Her body is made of stuffed cloth and she has black leather arms. She wears a cream dress made from silk and wool, a full petticoat, stays, chemise, and boots.
Object details
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts. (Some alternative part names are also shown below)
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Title | Susie |
Materials and techniques | moulded glazed china, cloth, leather |
Brief description | Doll with bisque head called Susie, German, about 1868 |
Physical description | The doll has moulded glazed china shoulder head with a stuffed cloth body, painted facial features, black leather arms and moulded hair painted black. She is wearing a dress of cream silk and wool, a full petticoat, stays and chemise, white cotton boots. |
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Production type | mass produced |
Marks and inscriptions | 6 or very open and soft G (nape; incised) |
Object history | Belonged to the donor's aunt, Margaret Wallis, nee Penny. |
Production | Reason For Production: retail |
Summary | This doll was made in Germany in 1868 by an unknown manufacturer. It is named Susie, presumably by the owners. Susie has a moulded glazed china head and shoulders, with black hair and painted facial features. Her body is made of stuffed cloth and she has black leather arms. She wears a cream dress made from silk and wool, a full petticoat, stays, chemise, and boots. |
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Accession number | MISC.171-1976 |
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Record created | February 26, 2001 |
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