1740~, England

1740~, England

Identifier
W.42:1-1922
Collection
Material
Technique
Depiction
Dimension
13.5 cm (depth)
30 cm (height)
14.5 cm (width)
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Type of object

Description

Unique Doll, carved wood in embroidered linen dress Doll, carved wood with gesso and paint, inset glass lozenge eyes. Blonde human hair wig under cap of white linen with blue ribbon trimming. Wearing a white linen round gown with coloured chain stitch embroidery round the hem, sleeve cuffs and neckline and blue and white silk stomacher, which matches the blue and white silk stays beneath.Worn over two quilted petticoats, one in pink silk, the other embroidered, a chemise, knitted silk stockings with blue ribbon garters, yellow leather shoes tying with ribbons,and a linen pocket with coloured embroidery.