Walking Doll, 1870-1890

Artifact

Walking doll

Date Made

1870-1890

Creators

Unknown

Place of Creation

France 

United Kingdom, England 

Creator Notes

Possibly made in France or England. Manufacturer is unknown.

Keywords

Toys (Recreational artifacts) 

Dolls 

Mechanical dolls 

Walking dolls 

Bisque dolls 

Play (Recreation) 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

00.145.112

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Biscuit (Porcelain, material)
Glass (Material)
Cardboard
Leather
Silk (Textile)
Velvet (Fabric weave)
Wood (Plant material)
Metal

Color

Multicolored
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 12.5 in

Width: 8 in

Length: 6.5 in

Inscriptions

WIND UP THE DOLL, HOLDING / IT IN THE LEFT HAND: TURN KEY...[paper label directions on bottom of base] | F.P.R. [inscribed on key]