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Doll

Doll outfitted in Shaker costume, Hancock, MA

ca. 1950

Object ID:
1950.4203.1a-k
Community:
Massachusetts, Hancock
Makers
Wells, Jennie (1878-1956)
Description

Articulated doll (a) with brown hair, sleep eyes, and body of uniform 1950s material. Dressed in dress (b) and bertha (c) of blue/gray/brown woven material with black cord trim and black buttons; three undergarments (d,e,f) made of plain material; pair of commercial knitted socks (g,h) and leather shoes (i, j) and straw bonnet (k) with brown flounce.

Notes

Sister Jennie Wells made the bonnet and underclothing, and dressed the doll.

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Shane Rothe

Curatorial Associate

Shane Rothe (they/them) joined Shaker Museum in July 2023, working with independent curator Maggie Taft on an exhibition for the new museum space in Chatham. Shane is an artist as well as a curator and continues to create in the mediums of painting, sculpture, writing, and performance. Shane holds a BFA from CalArts and an MA in art history and curatorial studies from the University of Chicago.