Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
An artist, known only as “H.E.Z.,” created five watercolor fashion doll illustrations for, or at the request of, Maine Historical Society in 1919. The artist provided detailed descriptions of each doll and their garments. Unfortunately, not all information is correct, for example some dates or fabric types.
This illustration, one of five by the artist, includes the 1790, 1795, and 1794 dolls.
About This Item
- Title: Circa 1790s "Manikin dolls" illustration, Portland, 1919
- Creator: H. E. Z.
- Creation Date: 1919
- Subject Date: circa 1790
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: watercolor, ink on paper
- Dimensions: 25.300 cm x 35.700 cm
- Local Code: 2001.1.01.3
- Object Type: Text and Image
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For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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