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Catalog Number |
1976.1.0507 |
Object Name |
Doll |
Date |
1880 |
Description |
Female doll with paper tag sewn inside which says "France - Paris Nurse". Bisque head of socket type. Blonde mohair wig. Blue glass sleep eyes with painted eyelashes. Composition body with strung jointing at neck, elbows, hips, wrist, knees. Arms and legs are ball jointed and made of compostion and wood. The doll holds a bisque baby doll with painted eyes and mohair wig. Wire jointed at hips and shoulders. It wears a white gown. Nurse outfit includes a peach/pink plaid challis cloak with black velvet trim and matching dress and hat. Organdy and lace apron. White slip and pantaloons. Crocheted stockings with brown leather shoes. Identical doll shown in Ladies' Home Journal, Christmas1910. |
Maker's Information |
Made in / Germany / 169 (incised on back of head; manufactured by J. D. Kestner) |
Materials |
Bisque/Cloth/Fabric/Glass/Leather/Lace/Composition/Wood |
Condition |
Excellent |
Associated with |
Marjorie Randolph Van Wickle Lyon |
Search Terms |
Doll Toy Travel International Costume Italy |
Catalog Sub-category |
Toy |