Paper Doll
c. 1865 (made)
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1 of 14 cut-out paper dolls showing women in national costumes. In a envelope decorated on the front with portraits of royalty, their coats-of-arms, and on the flap with a landscape scene with three women. Inscribed by the artist in ink on the envelope and on the backs of the dolls with names of countries etc. and in decorative watercolour lettering 'Costumes'.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Pencil and watercolour |
| Brief description | Emily Agnes Georgiana Dallas. One of 14 cut-out paper dolls contained in a decorated envelope. British, c.1865 |
| Physical description | 1 of 14 cut-out paper dolls showing women in national costumes. In a envelope decorated on the front with portraits of royalty, their coats-of-arms, and on the flap with a landscape scene with three women. Inscribed by the artist in ink on the envelope and on the backs of the dolls with names of countries etc. and in decorative watercolour lettering 'Costumes'. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Costumes' Note Inscribed by the artist in ink on the envelope and on the backs of the dolls with names of countries etc. and in decorative watercolour lettering |
| Credit line | Given by Miss Eileen S. and Miss E. Meta Colles, the artist's daughters |
| Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings Accessions 1955-1956 London: HMSO, 1963 |
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| Accession number | E.675:4-1955 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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