Dancing Doll in a Box
1935-1942
Step right up and peek inside this charming little stage! Donald Humphrey captures a whimsical dancing doll frozen mid-twirl, her red ribbon swirling through the air inside a makeshift wooden box theater. The checkered floor and scalloped green curtain give it the distinct feel of a traveling vaudeville show packed neatly into a suitcase. Created during the Great Depression era, this playful design study hints at the simple joys and homemade entertainment that brought smiles to people's faces during incredibly tough times.
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