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Doll Rendered by Mina Lowry watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper, 29.3 x 22.8 cm (11 9/16 x 9 in.) Index of American Design 1943.8.15496 |
Object 11 of 26
Early American dolls are shown in a wide variety of costumes. This fine doll of the eighteenth century represents a Quaker woman. The doll's head, arms, and legs are made of carved and painted wood. Throughout history, wood has been one of the most frequently used materials for making dolls. For many dollmakers, it was both readily available and inexpensive.
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