Doll
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Blanche Parmelee
(American, 1896 - 1987)
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1900
MediumDoll (.a): Hand-painted porcelain head and composition body, glass eyes, hair of an unidentified fiber, string and metal armature, and ferrous metal hair pins.
Undergarments (.b-.d): Machine-stitched linen and lace with mother of pearl buttons.
Stockings (.e-.f): Machine-knit cotton.
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 20 1/4 x 6 1/2in. (51.4 x 16.5cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of the Rev. Louis W. Pitt, Jr., in memory of Elizabeth B. Pitt
Object number2001.36.1a-f
DescriptionPorcelain-headed doll (.a) with jointed composition body. She has blonde hair and gray eyes which open and close as the doll changes position. She is dressed in white linen undergarments consisting of (.b) camisole, (.c) drawers, and (.d) petticoat. These pieces all fasten together with mother of pearl buttons. The drawers and petticoat are embellished with rows of pin tucking and a narrow bobbin lace edging. Black machine-knit stockings (.e, .f) with openwork stripes cover her feet and legs to above the knees.
Status
Not on view
