Nut Doll
Date1840-1899
MediumHickory nut, leather, wire, textiles, horse hair, and paint
DimensionsOH: 5 1/2" (14cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Imogene Anderson
Object number1959.1200.1
DescriptionThe doll represents an African-American woman. The head is made of a hickory nut with painted facial features and cotton for hair. The body is fabric covered wire stuffed with horse hair. She is dressed in scraps of printed fabric.
ca. 1830
ca. 1880
1710-1730
1770-1775
1660-1680
ca. 1850
1830-1870
1840-1870
Possibly 1805-1840, with later (1840-1860) additions of cloth scraps on top.
1800-1810