Portrait Doll Of Eleanor Roosevelt
Identifier:
1995.46.22
Description:
Figure is standing with arms at sides. Face is painted pinkish flesh color with white and grey hair, black eyes, and red lips. She is wearing a brown coat with five buttons and a matching brown skirt. She has wire glasses and a fur collar. White lace slip with pink trim on; white undergarments. Brown leather shoes attached to plywood stand with nails. Dolls were used by the B'nai B'rith Women, Grand Rapids Chapter, as part of the national B'nai B'rith Women's 'Dolls for Democracy' program, to educate local school and community groups about the worth and dignity of every human being and every individual's right to full and equal opportunity to develop to full potential. The accompanying file includes general information on the program and biographies on each doll made. (26 dolls in all);See 1995.46.1;Used by B'nai B'rith Women, GR Chapter, as part of national 'Dolls for Democracy' program. See Description field for details..;Used by B'nai B'rith Women, GR Chapter, as part of national 'Dolls for Democracy' program. See Description field for details.. Used by B'nai B'rith Women, GR Chapter, as part of national 'Dolls for Democracy' program. See Description field for details..;'ELANOR ROOSEVELT' (sic). |
Date:
1951 – 1975
Materials:
Composition, Rubber, Paint, Leather, Plywood, Fabric, Fur, Metal Wire
Dimensions:
11.25" h 2.875" w 2.875" d
Current Location Status:
On Exhibit
Source:
Gift Of Grand Rapids Chapter B'nai B'rith Women
Exhibit/Program:
D is for Dolls (after 1998)
Related Entities:
Weeks, Cecil (creator)
Bnai Brith Women (donor)
