Doll
- Object Name:
- Doll
- Object ID:
- 1941.009.03
- Creator:
- Greiner, Ludwig
- Place of Origin:
- Eastport, ME
- Date:
- circa 1859
- Description:
- Girl doll. Papier mache head with deep shoulders. Molded hair style is of 1858. Left cheek is broken and the back of the head is dented. Dress is of natural color cotton with a mall red figure. It has a low neck, bell shaped sleeves, and gathered skirt. There is a cotton petticoat, chemise, and pantalettes with tatted edging.
- Material:
- Textile
Composition - Dimensions:
- H-24 W-9.5 D-4 inches
- Provenance:
- On the petticoat front: "This doll named Ella Potter made about 1859 by Marie Stickney for her sister Elizabeth Stickney, both born in Eastport, Maine. Marie born 1839. Elizabeth born March, 1849. Given by Sarah Wilder Allen."
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Sara Wilder Allen
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