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Collection
Sports, Leisure & Play Collection
Title
Doll Linens, Quilts, and Bedding
Object ID
1977.005.006
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Collection
Sports, Leisure & Play Collection
Title
Doll Linens, Quilts, and Bedding
Description
A collection of doll bedding/linens:
A. Pillow made of stripe of blue and white ticking machine-stitched on two sides, stuffed with straw and hand-stitched to close on one end.
B. Finely crafted pillow cover of white closely-woven satiny cotton stitched on chain-link machine. Opening at one end. Entire covering edged with commercially-made 1-inch wide cotton lace.
C. & D.: Quilts: Both quilts done sewn with chain-stitch machine and consist of printed 2-inch cotton squares. Most four-block squares contain two different prints. Entire piece backed in white muslin, no batting. Top and backing stitched with diagonal 1.5-inch lines forming diamonds in white thread with a chain-stitch machine. Edging tape, white with printed flowers is stitched to the top of the quilt.
Quilt C.,18 x 17.25, is highlighted with squares of 13 different patterns of pinks and browns. Tear in a brown-striped patch near one edge as well as front and back of one patch on same row.
Quilt D.,17.75 x 25.25, consists of 26 different prints. Overall hues are brown, with some blue and two squares of pale green and white check.
E. Unhemmed hand-stitched patchwork piece, 7.25 x 10.5 overall with similar 4-block 2 x 1.5-inch squares of two different fabrics, 8 different fabrics in all. Overall tone is brown, but six faded squares may have contained a fugitive green.
F. Heavily soiled light-weight cotton floral print (flowers are faded brown). Might have been skirt of a doll's dress with a 2.25-inch hem. The single vertical seam, 4 inches from the bottom is turned under and stitched by hand to from an opening. Stiff and fragile.
Three Cotton Quilt Squares: All 9 x 9 inches. All composed of thirteen 2-inch squares, hand-stitched. All prints with white triangles along the edges. Each is composed of 2 different prints...
G. Yellow and Green
H. Brown and Blue
I. Red and Brown
J. Larger Cotton Quilt Square with applique: 17 x 17-inch white quilt square with green leaf patterned fabric applique. 11 x 11-inch ornate cut-out design with a green leaf in each corner. (Not much allowance for a seam on the corner- .25 inch.)
K. Doll blanket. 10.5-inch square. Wool, knitted in garter stitch of coral and black/white variegated yarns. Three 3.5-inch stripes, coral stripe in middle. Scalloped crocheted edging in coral.
L. Doll blanket, a 12-inch square. Wool, crocheted three-stripe doll blanket in aqua and tan yarns. 1.5-inch wide crocheted border with scalloped edge. Mended in 4 spots. 1 aqua stitch loose near tan stripe.
M. Pillow. Handmade 4.5 inches x 3.5 inches. Cotton fabric with large floral print, hand-stitched on three sides and stuffed. Red stain near edge on one side.
N. Pillow. Handmade 3.5-inch round pillow, made of same fabric as M. White cording has overcast onto the seam around the pillow. Firmly stuffed.
O. White cotton rectangles (2), 16.25 x 13.25 ins., stitched on 3 sides, turned inside out with feather-stitch chain in yellow embroidery floss stitched around all four sides.
P. Pillow case, child's. 11.75 ins. wide x 17.50 ins. long. Fine white cotton, careful mending, especially around the embroidered red heart with a yellow arrow through it. Red feather-stitch chain on hem-line, 1 inch from the opening edge.
Q. White 10.5-inch cotton square, .25-inch hem with machine-stitching on three sides. Fourth side is selvedge. Soiled overall with brown stains.
R. White 8-inch cotton square. Same fabric as Q, with .125-inch rolled hand-stitched hem on three sides. Heavily stained with dark spots and brown liquid stains.
Year Range From
1860
Year Range To
1880
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 2
Storage Cabinet
Unit 10
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Storage Container
Box 0477
Object Name
Accessory, Doll
Dimension Details
a. Pillow: 5 x 7; Pillow case (Including lace trim): 8 x 11
b. Small quilt: 18 x 17.25
c. Larger quilt: 17.75 x 25.25
d. unhemmed patchwork: 10.5 x 7.25
e. hemmed remnant
Condition Date
2023-03-13
Condition Notes
Varies, excellent to poor:
Excellent: Pillow is in excellent condition.
Good: Larger quilt has a defined quarter of brown acidification due to storage (maybe against wood or paper product. Both quilts have some minor fiber separation on backs.
Good: Raw-edged piece shows some fraying on edges.
Poor:Hemmed remnant print has holes and separated fibers-maybe a fugitive red dye; as well as brown and black stains.
Object ID
1977.005.006
Accession Number
1977.005
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Collection
Sports, Leisure & Play Collection
Title
Doll shoes, hats & accessories
Object ID
1977.005.010
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Collection
Sports, Leisure & Play Collection
Title
Doll shoes, hats & accessories
Description
A. Shoes. 3.5 inch-long pair of green leather moccasins with 2 leather strands to tie. Beading around gathered front seam, on flap and folded edge around the back of the shoe. (Box 0478)
B. Shoes. 3 in.-long pair of tan soft leather moccasins. Extensive beading with blue, white and red stripe from toe to opening. White beads along edge of flap around shoe opening. (Box 0478)
C. Shoes. 2 inches long, with "1" stamped onto bottom at toe end. Green leather with straps that snap over the instep. On top at front of shoe, a decorative green bow with metal oval
attached to center. (Box 0478)
D. Ribbons. Assortment of bows and strands of velvet, satin and grosgrain. Pinks, orange, yellow, red-white-blue and white. (Box 0478)
E. Curtain. (for Puppet stage?). Cotton floral print 19 inches long x 70 inches wide. Hemmed on both top and bottom. Top hem has a strong strand through it. Fabric is gathered between 13 small brass rings sewn across the top edge. (Box 0478)
F. Hat. Brown felt with .75" brim in front narrowing to .25" in the back where it's curled up by brown velvet ribbon that also bands the hat. A large velvet ribbon adorns the left side of the hat. 4 inches across. (Box 0479)
G. Straw hat. Natural color. 4.75" wide with 1-inch brim all around. Band is blue silk ribbon with bow at one side with down feather attached behind the bow. (Box 0479)
H. Straw hat. Navy blue straw. 5.25 ins. wide, 1-inch brim. Band of tan fabric with tan satin ribbon bow with a cluster of rust and dark green iridescent feathers. (Box 0479)
I. Straw hat. 7 inches wide with 2-inch brim all around. 2 natural color bands with a brown fancily woven band between. Hat is heavily decorated with a sprig of leaves and flowers on the brim and netting twisted around the center. (Box 0479)
J.Hat. Tam of navy blue wool trimmed with .5-inch band of navy blue satin ribbon with a bow. Edge is reinforced with cardboard strip inside hem. Hand sewn. (Box 0479)
K. Hat. Light green silk with pink silk band and lining. Wire used to shape top of hat and brim. 4.5 inches wide. Hand constructed. (Box 0479)
L. Hat. Pink silk tam, 4 ins. wide. Fabric pleated evenly and attached at center with a pink satin ribbon band with a bow. Shaped over stiff webbing. Hand sewn. (Box 0479)
M. Hat. 3 inches wide. Red yarn, crocheted. Rim turns up. Top decorated with red ribbon and crocheted band with loops. (Box 0479)
N. Hat. Brown felt with plume. 6.5 inches wide with 2-inch brim that tapers in the back. Section of brim on left is bent up with tan satin ribbon bows beneath and above brim. Two bands of ribbon encircle the hat and a white plume extends over the left brim with feather to the front. There's also a satin ribbon bow underneath the brim at the back of the hat. The inside of the cap is lined with a sturdy off-white fabric. (Box 0479)
O. Bonnet. White cotton lawn fabric. Lace edging with pintucks. Gathered to a circle in back. Missing one 8-inch tie. Careful mending. Dark stain at end of tie. 7.5 inches along brim edge. (Box 0479)
P. Bonnet. White-on-white flowers with lace trim around entire hat. Blue ribbon bow top front and two blue ribbon ties. 5.5 inches along brim edge. (Box 0479)
Q. Bonnet. White, larger with pattern similar to "O." This bonnet has a white ribbon woven through trim on the outer edge around the entire bonnet. Two 8-inch ties. 8 inches along brim edge. (Box 0479)
R. Bonnet. White cotton with lace around entire outer edge that's finished with white cording. Stand-up lace at top front. Missing one 7-inch tie. 7 inches along brim edge. (Box 0479)
S. Bonnet. White with 1.5-inch lace-trimmed brim as well as along neck edge. Narrower lace-trimmed edge beneath brim in front of bonnet. Both are raw edged on outside of hat. Two 8-inch ties. Evidence of mending/repair. Rust spots on one side of bonnet, brim to tie. 7 inches along brim edge. (Box 0479)
T.Bonnet. Stiff woven string/thread design, now ecru. Wide lined brim. Pleated fabric trim is heavily soiled. Blue satin ribbon strung across entire hat, with ends forming ties on each side. (Box 0479)
U. Pillow of brown corduroy, 2 x 3 inches. Hand-stitched. (Box 0479)
V. Parasol. Purple satin with white fringe around edge. White handle and top on outside. Slides on a thin metal rod. 7.5 inches long. (Box 0478)
W. Bonnet. Knitted of dark red yarn with crocheted flounce around neck. Ties are twisted yarn with pom-poms at the end, 5 inches high. (Box 0478)
X. Bonnet. Black velvet bonnet and ties. Bow of purple ribbon at top with a sparkling bead on the left. Based on a stiff fabric. 2 inches high. (Box 0478)
Y. Doll purse. Burgundy-colored velvet with ball snap closure and link chain. Lined in white leather. Purse is 2 inches deep. Chain adds 3 inches. (Box 0478)
Z. Doll's white silk handkerchief with lace around the four edges. Roughly 3 inches square. (Box 0478)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory
Storage Room
DAC
Object Name
Accessory, Doll
Object ID
1977.005.010
Accession Number
1977.005
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Collection
Sports, Leisure & Play Collection
Title
Doll Furniture
Object ID
1977.005.001
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Collection
Sports, Leisure & Play Collection
Title
Doll Furniture
Description
A. Bureau, off-white painted wood with two drawers, storage compartment with door on upper right; mirror on left side of top of bureau. ( 12 ins. wide x 6.5 ins. deep x12.5 ins. high) Small gold bird cage with bird inside on the bureau. North wall, Unit 2, Shelf __
B. Bureau, wood, with mirror, candle sconces and faux marble top. Three lower drawers with round white ceramic handles. 2 silver candle holders, a round comb, green bead necklace, hairbrush and 1-inch square box containing 6 metal hairpins. (Items in drawer.) (10 ins. wide x 5.5 ins. deep x 21.5 ins. high) North wall, Unit 2, Shelf __
C. Rocking chair. Wooden with arms and ladder back. Seat is wood painted as if caned. (6 ins. wide x 10 ins. deep x 11.5 ins. high.) North wall, Unit 2, Shelf __
D. Towel rack with 4 fringed linen towels, each with cross-stitched initial(s). "M.S." for Miriam Sener (b. 1876); "R" for Ruth Sener (b. 1887) and "A" for Anna Sener Rusk. ( Rack measures 6.25 ins. wide x 2.75 ins. deep x 6 ins. high) North wall, Unit 2, Shelf __
E. Doll Trunk.18" wide x 8.5" deep x 6" high. Exterior of wood is covered with a black leather painted fabric. Strips of brown leather run along the lip and side edges of the lid. 4 leather strips decorate the top and run down the front at the corners and middle near the lock. Hand leather tab at the lock is partially gone. Only one of the leather handles on the sides is still in tact. Three wood strips across the top of the trunk and two on the bottom are anchored at the ends with decorative metal pieces nailed in place. The bottom is covered with decorative paper.
The interior of the trunk is covered with decorated paper. A color sticket of three roses is pasted in the center on the top of the trunk. A colorful strip of blue and yellow designs between red borders is pasted on both sides of the lid. One fabric hinge (torn) remains. Items can be stored in the bottom of the trunk or in a removable shelf with a covered compartment on the right side. The lid (now separated from the compartment) is blue with edges banded in the same colorful pattern as the lid. A small picture of a child and dog is glued in the center.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 01-02
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Furniture, Doll
Object ID
1977.005.001
Notes
details needed
Accession Number
1977.005
Images
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Collection
Sports, Leisure & Play Collection
Title
Doll Clothes & Rug
Object ID
1977.005.004
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Collection
Sports, Leisure & Play Collection
Title
Doll Clothes & Rug
Description
A. Dress, 12 inches long. Blue gathered skirt and long sleeve jacket with black trim; white blouse with lace neckline trim. Fastens in back with metal hooks and buttonhole-stitch loops. Matching hat: same fabric with black ribbon trim.
B. Dress, 14 inches long. Burgundy with gathered skirt, long sleeves and wide collar from front waist over shoulders to back waist. Sleeves and neckline trimmed in the black fabric of the blouse. Neckline trimmed with white lace. No fasteners in back. 2 holes on right front near waistline trim.
C. Jacket, brown felt long-sleeved, 7 inches long. Stiffened backing on sailor collar with four rows of white trim around edges. Also trim on sleeves and around lower edge of jacket. Four white buttons right front opening. Hook and thread loops for closure. Stitching raveling on back neck seam.
D. Dress, 15 inches long. Floral print - pink flowers- with puff sleeves and 2-inch pointed lace trim around the collar. Pink satin ribbon bows on both shoulder. Ribbon belt around the waist and ribbon also borders neckline and sleeves. Some small tears/holes in lower portions of skirt and along back opening.
E. Coat, woolen weave, 24 inches long. Brown/tan weave with long sleeves with 1.5-inch cuffs. Open front with 8 brown buttons and corresponding button holes. Attractive brown gathered ribbon trim around cuffs, neckline and front ending in a vee over pleats in the back. Pinked edges: pinking shears patented 1934. (Matching bonnet below, f.)
F. Bonnet, woolen weave to match coat (e.) Brown gathered ribbon trim around edges and along brim's seam. Bows on brim, top front; and at neckline, center back. Two ribbon ties.
G. Jacket, boy's, 5.5 inches long. Navy blue wool with stand-up collar and sleeves trimmed with red silk ribbon. Front opening, no closure. Ribbon detached from collar and right sleeve. (Matching pants: h, below.)
H. Pants, boy's, 6.5 inches long. Navy blue wool with double stripes of red ribbon along sides of legs. Appears to be brown thread for gathering/tightening the waist. Crotch is open--no evidence of stitching.
I. Dress, 11 inches long. Red dress with pleat, center front; lace trim around neckline and 1-inch wide cuffs of black velvet. Opening in back with no closure. Small thread loop center front at neckline may have had some decorative attachment. Holes in skirt.
J. Sundress, 8 inches long. Red dress with gathered skirt and with four ribbon ties at arm openings. Closes in back with hooks (only one remaining) and three thread loops. Stain on back at hem line. Some holes in skirt.
K. Underskirt, white wool, full length, 17 inches long. 8-inch waistband. Gathered skirt with white cotton fabric waistband. Hand-sewn buttonhole (in buttonhole stitch) and white shell button. Center back seam and hem edge finished in decorative feather stitch. Bottom edged in white crocheted yarn scallops with additional crocheted stitching in stronger silk cording. Some spots on fabric.
L. Underskirt, white wool, full length, 14 inches long. 6-inch waistband. A smaller duplicate of K.'
M. Underskirt, white wool, full length, 10.5 inches long. 4.5-inch waistband. No overlap at back placket. Decorative line of herring gone stitch around hem.
N. Underskirt, white wool, 6.5 inches long. 8-inch waistband (taken in on both sides) with buttonhole and .25-inch white button. Pink feather stitch around hem line. Some holes.
O. Underskirt, white wool, 7.5 inches long. 10-inch waistband with buttonhole and white button in back. Vertical buttonhole center-front waistband. Double line of white feather stitching above hem and along vertical back seam. Base of placket reinforced with stitching.
P.Underskirt, thin white wool, 6.5 inches long. 3-inch waistband. Full-length skirt for a small doll. Line of white feather stitching above hem and along vertical back seam. Base of placket reinforced with stitching.
Q. Dress/undergarment of thin white cotton. 8 inches long. Sleeveless with lace trim at arm openings and edge of hem. 5-inch placket in back with snap at neckline. Two lines of decorative pink stitches above the hem. Label sewn to back at neckline, "Toodles /Togs." (Toodles Dolls, 1937-1948.)
R. Doll rug. 16.25 x 21.4-inch piece of burgundy felt with decorative stitching in gold floss 1.25 inches from the edge all around the piece.
S. Paper napkin decorated with painted umbrellas (red, green and yellow) in two opposing corners. Faint white border including birds. Roughly 14 inches square. Brown stains in center around along some edges.Fold lines.
T. Paper napkin with design of orange foliage and flowers around the edges of this 14-inch square. Fold lines, a section of brown and brown on edges.
U. Raincoat, hat and boots: 4-piece rain outfit of red plaid. Hat with wide brim; boots with 1.75-inch soles and snap closure; 6-inch long coat with three buttons on center front.
V. Dress, pink cotton, 11 ins. long. Gathered skirt. Lace trim across bodice, over shoulders and around neckline. 4 white shell buttons and beautifully hand-done button holes. Some spots on skirt and faded in spot. Skillful mending on bodice.
W. Dress, black cotton with white cuffs and neckline. 11 ins. long. Long sleeves and gathered skirt with three black buttons to close in the back.
X. Dress, white cotton flower print, 13 inches long, Heavily gathered skirt, Gathered white ribbon trim around waist, cuffs bodice and neckline. 16th-inch pin tucks on bodice, front and back. Lace trim on cuffs, bodice and neck. Opening in back.
Y. Dress, pink cotton, 9 inches long. Puffy sleeves with white lace trim on cuffs. Same trim around bodice, front and back.. Gathered skirt flares from bodice--no waistline on the this dress. Scalloped lace trim around neck. Two white shell buttons and buttonholes on the back.
Z. Dress, light blue print, 15 inches long. Gathered skirt with short puffy sleeves. Square neckline, cuffs and waist trimmed with .75-inch white decorative band. Beautifully constructed with 3 buttons and hand-done buttons in back. Soiled and dirty with dark stain on skirt.
AA. Doll Blanket. Multi-colored fine weight yarn crocheted squares sewed together, with a border crocheted around all four sides. 12" x 15". Yarn separating in 6 squares.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Container
Box 0480
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Clothing, Doll
Object ID
1977.005.004
Notes
details needed
Accession Number
1977.005
Images
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Collection
Sports, Leisure & Play Collection
Title
French Fashion Doll
Object ID
1965.009.001
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Collection
Sports, Leisure & Play Collection
Title
French Fashion Doll
Description
Jumeau French fashion doll with leather body. Knees and elbows bend and head can turn. China face with delicately painted eyebrows and eyelashes around blue glass eyes. "2" impressed on back of head. Brown hair with braid on back, attached to top of head with 2-pronged brown hairpin. Dangling two-bead earrings. 2-piece burgandy satin button-front top with embroidery at collar and cuffs. White trim around neck and cuffs. Long skirt has founce in back and 3 folds cascade onto skirt on right. Beneath there is a brown velvet skirt. White cotton undergarments include a camisole, bloomers and a petticoat are edged in lace. Doll wears high button leather shoes of tan and red.
See 1973 New Era article in file.
Year Range From
1862
Year Range To
1874
Storage Location
LancasterHistory
Storage Room
DAC
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Doll
Object ID
1965.009.001
Notes
details needed
Accession Number
1965.009
Images
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Collection
Sports, Leisure & Play Collection
Object ID
1943.020.2
Collection
Sports, Leisure & Play Collection
Description
Doll bed -rope type. Made by William Hensel. Doll and bed belonged to Alice Hensel Haldy.
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Furniture, Doll
Object ID
1943.020.2
Notes
details needed
Accession Number
1943.020
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Sources for the history of the Ephrata Cloisters / compiled by Eugene E. Doll

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3536
Author
Doll, Eugene Edgar.
Date of Publication
1944.
Call Number
286.3 D665e
Author
Doll, Eugene Edgar.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation,
Date of Publication
1944.
Physical Description
140 p. 27 cm.
Series
Bibliographies on German American history ;
Notes
Cover title: The Ephrata Cloisters an annotated bibliography.
Contents
Sources for the history of the Ephrata cloister, comp. by E. E. Doll.--Ephrata; the printing press of the brotherhood, 1745-1794, comp. by Anneliese M. Funke.
Subjects
Ephrata Cloister - Bibliography.
Seventh-Day Baptists - Pennsylvania
Printing - Pennsylvania - Ephrata.
Additional Author
Funke, Anneliese Marckwald.
Additional Corporate Author
Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
286.3 D665e
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2009.003.1
Collection
General Collection
Description
3 Kewpie dolls ranging from approx 1.5 inches to 4 inches.
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Guild Vault
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 01
Storage Drawer
Drawer 06
Subcategory
Toy
Object Name
Doll
Object ID
2009.003.1
Accession Number
2009.003
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Collection
Sports, Leisure & Play Collection
Title
Collection of 19th Century Dolls
Object ID
1977.005.003
Date Range
Late 19th century
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Collection
Sports, Leisure & Play Collection
Title
Collection of 19th Century Dolls
Description
A. Doll next to Hershey bar on magazine cover. Whereabouts unknown. (2024)
B. Doll named "Mary" has a bisque head with fixed blue eyes and long blonde hair and bangs. Arms, hands and legs below the knees are bisque. Arms movable from shoulder as are legs at hips and knees. Stuffed fabric body and upper legs. This doll has an 'hour-glass' figure. Crack in bisque right shoulder and neck held together with clear tape.
Clothes appear to have been handmade with hand and machine-stitching, pinked seams. Blouse and skirt of a white and blue cotton print are pinned with small safety pin and straight pins. Lace adorns the neck and sleeve cuffs The skirt is floor length. Undergarments include a white cotton underskirt - waist to knee length- trimmed in lace; and white bloomers trimmed in lace. (Box 0133)
C. Groom dressed in matching dark brown velveteen pants and jacket. His white shirt has lace around the neck and down the front with a small white button at the neck and another center front. His jacket is tied with a black ribbon bow at top front, beneath his chin. The waist band had elastic. His undergarments are a white handmade undershirt and bloomers buttoned at the back. He wears black stockings and brown leather laced shoes with shiny black leather toes.
His bisque head has painted light brown hair, brown eyebrows and fixed blue eyes. Arms and hands and legs are ceramic. Impressed in back: "Germany 39/B 3 1/2." 13 inches tall. (Box 0133)
D. Bride Doll. Bisque head and shoulders with long blond hair and brown fixed eyes. Torso is white leather as are arms and legs that bend at elbow and knee joints. Lower arms and hands are bisque, Feet are fabric. A 26-inch long white lace veil cascades from a lace cluster with velvet bows attached to the bride's head. The delicate outer layer of the skirt and sleeves of her white ankle-length dress is falling off the front. The bodice front is pleated and is adorned with two rows of lace with a button at back neck..A fabric flower is at the back waist and the garment has puff sleeves. The white cotton gathered underskirt buttons at the back waist. It is trimmed in lace and ends mid-calf, shorter than the gown. She is wearing white bloomers, made for another larger doll. Her fabric feet are bare. 13 inches tall. (Box 0133)
E. Bisque head and shoulders with "4" impressed center back. Painted blond curly hair and blue eyes. Fabric body with tiny bisque hands. Knees bend. Handmade satin dress with gathered skirt and short sleeves. Narrow red velvet ribbon around waist and a bow on left shoulder. Neck is loosely gathered and waist is too small to be closed at back. Underskirt and bloomers button in back. Fabric boots with gold ribbon ties on feet. Named 'Katie' by children who played with her. 9.5 inches tall. (Box 0133)
F. 5-inch baby doll in bunting with blue ribbon ties, 3 on each side and one with loop at top. All bisque blond-haired blue-eyed baby with bent arms and legs. Baby wears an undershirt, a long dressing gown with front opening and booties tie with blue ribbon. Fabric is dirty. (Box 0133)
G. 8-inch furry doll with bisque head, brown eyes, jointed and painted forearms and lower legs. Arms and legs are attached to body of wood. Peaked head, body, arms and legs are covered with soft white furry leather. (Box 0133)
H. 14-inch doll with " Germany/ DEP" impressed onto back of bisque head with auburn hair, blue glass eyes with feathered brown eyebrows and painted eyelashes. Mouth is open with upper teeth showing. Head glued to body. Joints move, including wrists. Netting/gauze covers top and front of hear. Silk square bordered with lace sewn on by hand adorns doll's head. Her high-collared white shirtwaist dress with long sleeves has tucks in the front and buttons in the back. Over her dress she wears a full-length white bib apron with two pockets. White undergarments are a lace-bordered sleeveless shirt, bloomers and a petticoat skirt. She wears dark brown knee-high stockings and black leather shoes with metal fasteners and buckles.Right front shoulder seam is loose. Good condition with attire and details: earrings and fancy shoes. (Box 0133)
I. 3.5-inch high kneeling Asian doll holding a turtle on a string in its left hand. There may have been something in the right hand. A small tuft of short black hair on the head--missing a hat. Some of clothing missing to cover the sleeves and square bib-like front. Top enamel missing in back of head and at both wrists. (Box 0133)
J. Simulated Asian doll with "blue" eyes, open mouth with teeth showing. Moveable arms and legs (right arm and leg are detached, held in place by clothing. Red painted shoes on feet. White (dirty) fabric pants with remnants of maroon trim at bottom are unattached at waist and falling off. Maroon jacket with small metal buttons on front. Round broad felt collar and colorfully decorated pointed hat with brim. There is a braided queue in the back, but hair missing on front of head. Fair condition, but of interest as a doll at that time. (Box 0133)
K. African-American doll (souvenir?) Wire bent for arms, to form torso and to anchor a nut attached as head. Eyes and mouth painted on face. Right arm held up, left by waist. She is wearing a pink and red flowered skirt with a white apron, red shawl and head wrap. There are two lines of text printed at the base of the apron. "I Came...(rest indecipherable). Head broken and fabric fraying. 5 inches, head to hem. (Box 0133)
L. 11-inch doll whose bisque head has "Germany" impressed on the back. (It's also wobbly.) Short blond hair under a wide-brimmed white tam with wide band and tabs at the back made of dark blue with white polka dots. This same fabric is used for the middy collar, tie, sleeveless top and cuffs. The pants, jacket and hat are white. Front top closes with hooks and fabric 'eyes.' Long open undershirt undergarment. No shoes. Arms, wrist, hips and knees move. (Box 0133)
M. 16-inch doll with "Made in/19 Germany C7" impressed on back of bisque head (still attached, but wobbly). Blond hair with bangs, blue eyes that open and close, open mouth with upper teeth. Movable arms, wrists, hip and knees. Navy blue woolen top with middy collar and pants, all trimmed with white bands at neckline, front of jacket, waist, and cuffs on sleeves and pants. Top is tied at neck, and with hook and eye at front waist and back of pants. This doll wears brown socks and black shiny leather shoes that lace up the front. Undergarments are cotton top and open pants. (Box 0133)
N. 6-inch plastic doll with moveable arms and legs. Skirt ends below knees and red knee-high stockings and black shoes are painted. Caucasian girl with brown hair and brown eyes. Head covered with white fabric hat with large bow in back. White blouse edged with blue stitching. Wide black cummerbund lace in front with gathered skirt and white apron below. Necklace of small beads added later by children who played with the doll. Attire appears Alpine. (Box 0478)
O. 7-inch felt doll framed with wire. Attired in red felt outfit, with brown shoes, green neckerchief, yellow belt, gloves and hat. Tufts of yellow yarn hair on sides of head. Blue felt eyes and brown thread mouth coming loose. Handmade. (Box 0478)
P. 6-inch ceramic doll with light brown hair and painted facial features has moveable arms and legs. Doll is dressed in homemade Amish attire: black bonnet (with satin bow in back?) small black triangle over shoulders and black apron. The doll wears a dark blue top and separate skirt. She has ankle-length pants underneath. Safety pins hold blouse on at side and bonnet under chin. Straight pin at front holds black triangle in place. Feet showing are painted black. (Box 0478)
Q. 4.5-inch ceramic doll dressed as an Amish boy with black long pants with shoulder straps, burgundy-colored shirt and black felt hat. Head has ears and painted facial features. Light brown hair is glued to head (with a commercial hole at top. Arms and legs move. (Right leg is separated, held up by pantlet.) (Box 0478)
R. 6-inch ceramic doll with movable arms. Painted black heeled shoes and white stockings with blue bands that end below the knees. Brown round glass bead eyes with painted eyelashes, brown eyebrows and red rosebud mouth. Blond hair--hat may be missing. Attired in a long gold satin gown with pink gathered ribbon trim around neck and down side seams and front from waist to floor. She wears white lace-edged bloomers. One china wrist has been glued back on; parts of both shoes and feet are broken. The doll wears a bead bracelet added by children who played with her. (Box 0478)
S. 5-inch ceramic doll with moveable head, arms and legs. Her yellow heeled boots and stockings are painted on. Her blond hair is swept of and tied with a blue ribbon bow. She appears to be dressed in a handmade white cotton slip, a dress made of cotton trim. A pink ribbon belt is pinned in the back. Her pink tam with pink ribbon trim is also handmade. Her blue eyes are glass beads with painted eyelashes and eyebrows. She has pink cheeks and lips. (Box 0478)
T. 5-inch doll with ceramic head, arms and lower legs. Doll has painted hair and facial features;blue eyes, brown eyebrows, pink cheeks and red mouth. Arms and legs move. Black boots painted on. Over white cotton bloomers and skirted undergarment, she is wearing a black silk long-sleeved floor-length dress. Her gold satin shawl is tacked in the front. Netting showing beneath her neck and over her head beneath a black Quaker bonnet on her head. Satin is splitting in places. (Box 0478)
U. 5-inch Santa doll made of wood. Black painted boots, pink arms and face with blue eyes, white eyebrows and white paper beard. Green wool slacks, a red felt coat with a white felt stripe/fur down the front and remains of a shiny black belt. Dirty and coming apart: wood sections, chipping paint at feet and clothing, especially in the back. (Box 0478)
V. 4-inch ceramic doll with arms and legs that move. Face painted with blue eyes, brown eyebrows, rosy cheeks and pink lips. Some remnants of light brown hair remain--top of head is open underneath. Yellow boots with heels and white sock are also painted on. The tiny bloomers with a button and completely open in the back may have come with the doll at purchase. Current clothes are pinned on: underskirt and shift with red ribbon bows at the shoulders. White tape around the neck. (Box 0478)
W. 4.5-inch ceramic doll with arms and legs that move Yellow boots with heels and white socks are painted on. Pretty face with tiny blue glass bead eyes, painted eyelashes, fine brown eyebrows, pink cheeks and pink lips. This doll appears intact. Her hair is blond, long and anchored with a ribbon. Her handmade dress of striped satin has lace on neckline, bodice, cuffs and hem. The satin fabric has separated in many places and is falling apart. The doll, however, is in good condition. (Box 0478)
Date Range
Late 19th century
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Subcategory
Toy
Object Name
Doll
Dimension Details
a.
b. 14-inch female doll
c. 13-inch Groom doll
d. 13-inch Bride doll
e. 10-inch female doll
f. 5-inch baby
g. 8-inch furry doll
Condition Date
2024-02-22
Condition Notes
b. Good. Right ceramic foot broken at ankle, reattached/glued back on. Left ceramic leg reattached to fabric upper leg with wrapped dark brown thread. Crack in neck, right front.
c. Good. Ceramic head-shoulder portion loose from upper body.
d. Some white tape on right ankle and foot; left knee. Dress fabric is in tatters.
e. Good.
f. Good. Small hole in back of head. Right arm is detached. Fabric is dirty with some tears in back.
g. Good. Fur missing/ rubbed off back.
Object ID
1977.005.003
Notes
details needed
Accession Number
1977.005
Images
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Collection
Sports, Leisure & Play Collection
Object ID
1971.015
Collection
Sports, Leisure & Play Collection
Description
Two wooden dolls, small, in poor and fair condition.
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Guild Vault
Storage Wall
East Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 01
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Subcategory
Toy
Object Name
Doll
Object ID
1971.015
Notes
details needed
Accession Number
1971.015
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