Cloth doll

Artist Mrs. Richard Fletcher Murray

DateEarly 1900s

Terms

Recreational Dolls
Sequins
Cotton
Fabric
Lace
Satin
Feathers
Beads
Paint

Dimensions10 x 22.3 cm (3 15/16 x 8 3/4 in.)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Hans W. Miller

Object numberPer1137.1

DescriptionCotton, satin. Home made cloth stuffed doll. Painted face with blue eyes and brown wavy hair. One piece cloth stuffed body sewn together outline of a doll. Stitching at hips makes joints. Light blue satin covered legs and feet. Shoes indicated with off white flowers on toes. Hands covered by sleeves of dress. Blue and gray patterned dress. Wide waistband with bow in back. Tucked overskirt hangs longer in back. Off white lace edges low v-neck, sleeves and overskirt. White cotton chemise with lace at neck and hem. White cotton drawers with lace at leg edges. Blue satin hat with green and white flower in center. Sequin and feathers adorn flower. Long strand of multicolored beads hang around neck.