Objects Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
1975.43.7.3 |
Object Name |
Doll |
Title |
Papier Mache Doll, Annie Tappe, circa 1855 |
Year Range from |
1850 |
Year Range to |
1852 |
Description |
Papier Mache doll named Josephine, given to Annie Tappe as a baby on Saint Helena Island circa 1850-1852. (.1) Doll with papier mache head and a leather body. The knees and elbows are bound using scotch tape. The lower arms and legs are made of wood and painted white, and the legs have green shoes painted on at the feet. (.2) Doll's head and shoulders made of papier mache. The doll has painted on blue eyes, red lips, and black hair with a braided chignon in the back. Annie Tapp was born on St Helena Island. After her father passed away on a trip to Ireland, Annie, her mother, and her brothers moved to Guelph. |
Notes |
Historic Context – Papier Mâché Dolls Papier Mâché dolls have been mass produced since 1810 as a cheaper alternative to wooden dolls. With a cheaper production cost and quicker production time, they replaced wood as the most common dollmaking material in the early 19th century. Paper, resin, oil, and glue would be mixed and pressed into a pressurized mold to create doll heads and components that were quite durable. Later, this material would be strengthened by replacing paper with sawdust to create composite, which became very popular for doll manufacturing as the stronger material could withstand the roughest of children. Updated August 2024 |
People |
Bard, Linda Tappe, Annie |
Subjects |
CHILDREN TOYS/GAMES |
Dimensions |
H-33 cm |
Dimension Details |
Head (.2): 9.5 cm x 8.5 cm |
Collection |
Artifacts |