Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Trimmed in pink silk, this doll represents a shift in fashion toward narrower silhouettes inspired by Greco-Roman design. There is evidence this doll once wore a hat, bonnet or wig. Fashion dolls, sometimes referred to as a "fashion babies" or "pandoras" were used to circulate information about the latest styles.
While this doll represents circa 1790 fashions, it is unclear when the doll was made, perhaps after 1820. It is one in a set of eight fashion dolls spanning circa 1787 to 1820.
About This Item
- Title: Fashion doll, ca. 1790
- Creation Date: circa 1790
- Subject Date: circa 1790
- Media: wood, silk, pearls
- Local Code: 4270*b
- Object Type: Physical Object
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Clothing and dress--United States--History--18th century
- Fashion
- Fashion dolls
- Toys
- United States--History--1783-1815
Other Keywords
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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The copyright status is unknown to the contributing organization.
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