Doll

Doll outfitted in Shaker costume, Watervliet, NY

Object ID:
1964.14600.1a-k
Community:
New York, Watervliet
Description

Plaster and plastic doll (a) with peach-colored skin and movable arms and legs. Blonde, acrylic wig, close-able eyes, sculptured teeth and hand-painted face. Kneecaps have rosy hue. Shaker style cloak (b) with hood made with light purple fleece; hood lined in navy blue satin. Purple/pink denim overshot dress (c) with pleated skirt, long sleeves, and lace cuffs. Removable collar (d) made of same material as (c), comes to a point at waist, edged in black velvet and lace collar. White, cotton, pleated petticoat (e) with pink silk tie. White, Cotton slip (f) with cap sleeves that hits mid-calf. Yellow textured vinyl shoes (g,h) that reach ankle. Brown bottom and plastic, silver buckle. Tied with non-historic twill tape. Cream-colored loosely crocheted stocking (i,j). White cotton pantaloons (k).

New York Watervliet

New York Watervliet

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Shaker Museum Doll. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=19634. Accessed on October 18, 2024

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