Museum Collections
Luce Center
Baby doll
Object Number:
1942.164
Date:
1875-1880
Medium:
Ceramic, composition, textile, glass, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 28 1/2 x 16 1/2 x 3 in. ( 72.4 x 41.9 x 7.6 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on lower back: "JUMEAU / MEDAILLE D'OR / PARIS"
Description:
Bébé Jumeau with bisque socket head, blond wig glued to pate, brown glass eyes, open/closed mouth, pink tinted cheeks; composition body with ball and socket joints at shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees; long white dress with bands of embroidery between rows of tucks over flannel petticoat, with lace cap and crocheted booties.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. James King Hand
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.