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Dionne Quintuplets, Emilie
Dionne Quintuplets, Emilie
Dionne Quintuplets, Emilie

Dionne Quintuplets, Emilie

Object NameDoll
Manufacturer (founded 1923-present)
Date1935
OriginHead: U.S.A. Body:U.S.A.
MediumHead: composition Body: composition Limbs: composition Clothes: cotton
Dimensions8 in. (20.3 cm) Other (Head): 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
ClassificationsDolls, Doll Accessories, Toys and Games
Credit LineGift of Ann and Henry Brunnier. In the Ann and Henry Brunnier Collection, Brunnier Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Object number8.16.13
Status
Not on view
CultureAmerican
Label TextIn 1935 the birth of the Canadian Dionne quintuplets inspired doll makers to produce sets of them as infants, toddlers, and as young girls, sometimes with their doctor. These sets were produced until 1939 and often included extra clothing and furniture.
MarkingsHead: ALEXANDER Body: ALEXANDER Clothes: Genuine//Dionne Quintuplet Dolls//All Rights Reserved Madame Alexander, metal pin with name Emelie, other side Madame Alexander
Locations
  • (not entered)  Iowa State University, Brunnier Main Storage
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