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Pair of Dutch Wooden Doll Shoes
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| Accession #: | 784.16B |
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| Title: | Pair of Dutch Wooden Doll Shoes |
| Object Type: | Clothing, Doll |
| Participants: |
Campbell, Helen (user)
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| Physical Description: | Pair of Dutch wooden doll shoes carved from one piece in traditional style, with low arches and curved toes pointed upward, and lined with fabric. |
| Description: | Like many young well-to-do girls of her time, Helen Campbell (1892-1967) enjoyed collecting dolls and accessories representing different countries. Popular fascination with world exploration grew through the 19th century. Wealthy families took Grand Tours of Europe, Asia and the Middle East, including the Campbell's visits to Egypt and Europe in 1904 and 1909-1910. |
| Category: | Campbell Collection |
| Related Objects: |
784.16 (Campbell Family, Clothing, Doll, Doll Shoes, 1890-1910)
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| Subjects/Topics/Concepts: |
Toy (Recreation)
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| Geographical Reference: | Campbell House (Washington->Spokane County->Spokane); Holland (International->Europe) |
| Dimensions: |
Object H x W x L 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 3"
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| Materials/Techniques: |
wood (Material)
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| Marks/Inscription: |
40; Dutch (inscribed);
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| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Helen Campbell Powell, 1930 |
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