Doll: woman in red dress w/hat

ca. 1867

Place madeParis, France, Europe

Ceramic, textile, leather, hair, metal, paint

Overall: 22 x 16 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. ( 55.9 x 41.9 x 11.4 cm )

Gift of Mrs. E. J. Dimock

1975.20

According to accession records, this doll was purchased by Augustus Cory Richards in Paris in 1867 for his granddaughter, Edith Gray Richards, the mother of the donor. The doll was called "Marie."

DescriptionFashion doll with bisque swivel head, blond wig attached to pate, blue glass eyes, closed mouth, and tinted cheeks; stuffed kid body with complete arm and separate fingers, gusseted thighs and knees, and dark brown leather high-heeled boots with tasseled laces; handmade two-piece burgundy outfit consisting of buttoned vest and skirt with scalloped hem over black long-sleeved two-piece dress with train, lace-trimmed petticoat and knickers, and socks.

Markingsstamped: on bottom of shoes: "C C" in oval frame

ClassificationsTOYS