Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Dressed in fashions coinciding with Maine statehood in 1820, this doll exhibited both Empire styles, with a higher waistline and turban style hat; and fashions to come, like the "gigot" or "leg of mutton" sleeve and fuller skirts. It is an interesting example of how clothing does not always fit neatly into a fashion era.
About This Item
- Title: Fashion doll, ca. 1820
- Creation Date: circa 1820
- Subject Date: circa 1820
- Media: wood, silk
- Local Code: 4270*h
- Object Type: Physical Object
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Clothing & dress--United States--History--19th century
- Fashion
- Fashion dolls
- Toys
- United States--History--1783-1865
Other Keywords
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
Website
The copyright status is unknown to the contributing organization.
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