Rag Doll
1935-1942
Step right up to meet this vintage rag doll, rendered with surprising detail by Frances Lichten during the 1930s. While her face is simple and almost mask-like with wide, staring eyes, her dress is a masterpiece of folds and floral patterns, complete with a fabric swatch in the corner to show the exact textile design. This piece is a fascinating glimpse into the world of design studies, likely created while Lichten was working for the WPA Federal Art Project to keep American arts alive during the Depression. It’s a sweet, slightly spooky reminder of childhood toys from a bygone era.
- Technique
- Watercolor and pencil
- Material
- Paper
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