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American, made in Tyler Texas. Wedding Doll, 1940. Wax, beads, tulle, rosepoint lace, ribbon, wire and wood, 13 1/2 x 21 inches. Frances Connally Morriss Doll Collection, gift of Lois Caldwell, 1940
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Belgian, made in Brussels. Belgium Lace Doll, c. 1950. Porcelain with hand-painted features, lace, silk, embroidery, 9 3/4 x 9 1/4 inches. Frances Connally Morriss Doll Collection, gift of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. G. (Gerry) Connally, 1950
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Frances Connally with her doll collection, c. 1930s.
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Frances Connally holding "Tea Cozy and Doll in the form of Marie Antoinette", c. 1930s
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Frances Connally as Rose Queen, Texas Rose Festival, Tyler Texas, 1938
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German, maker unknown. Tea Cozy and Doll in the Form of Marie Antoinette, c. 19th century. Porcelain, silk and embroidery, 16 x 15 1/2 x 9 inches. Frances Connally Morriss Doll Collection, gift of Mrs. D.G. Connally, 1936
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Selections from the Frances Connally Morriss Doll Collection September 19–October 29, 2006  Tyler native and former Rose Queen, the late Frances Connally Morriss, began this incredible collection in the mid-1920s while she was still a child. Numbering over 200 dolls, and never before exhibited to the public, this charming collection is unique as well as educational. Primitive figures made from wood, papier mâchè, beads, string and other materials are included, as well as more sophisticated dolls from different countries, dressed in traditional costumes which preserve the cultural uniqueness of people from around the world. Also included in the exhibition are two very special dolls created exclusively for Frances; one depicting herself in a gown made for her reign as Rose Queen in 1938, and the other in her wedding dress, each expressing a loving attention to detail. Several of the dolls represent historically significant moments, such as the figures representing Britain's King and Queen, dressed in robes identical to the 1937 British coronation. These dolls were given to Frances in 1938 by Tyler native Louise Boren, who had been to London and attended the coronation ceremonies. This was the coronation of the current Queen Elizabeth II's father, who was crowned after his brother abdicated the throne to marry the divorceé Wallis Simpson. Gathered from all over the globe, this diverse exhibition captures both the beauty and creativity of dolls and costumes, and the essence of a more innocent time. Figurines have been part of humankind since antiquity, and Europe led the production of dolls during the 16th–19th centuries. Dollmaking in the United States did not become an industry until after the Civil War in the 1860s, and collecting became very popular during the 20th century. Selections from the Frances Connally Morriss Doll Collection is organized by the Tyler Museum of Art. |