Mechanical Walking Doll

c. 1938

Bertha Semple

Associated Names
Bertha Semple

Artist, American, 1903 - 1965

The image shows a doll standing upright wearing an elegant gown. The doll has a smooth, pale face with closed lips, black hair with soft waves, and is dressed in a gown with an off-the-shoulder neckline, lace or embroidered trim, fitted bodice, and full skirt. It wears small black shoes and is set against a plain, off-white background with signs of age or use. No accessories or other objects are present in the composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 27.9 cm (14 x 11 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 9 3/8" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15436

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Bertha Semple

Wikidata ID

Q64537407

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