Doll
Object number84.57.2
Date1940s
MediumComposition; Cotton; Hair; Paper; Metal
Credit LineHeinz History Center Collection.
DescriptionDoll wearing the uniform of the American W.A.V.E. (Women Navy Corps.)Dimensions13 x 8 x 4.5 in. (33 x 20.3 x 11.4 cm)MarksSticker on dress 'Vogue'
Label TextIn World War Two, many women contributed to military efforts by volunteering for groups such as the W.A.C. (Women’s Army Corps) and W.A.V.E. (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service, affiliated with the Navy). These dolls from the 1940s celebrate their contributions.
Related institution
The United States Naval Reserve (Women's Reserve)
Related institution
United States Navy
Terms
On View
On view
Effanbee Dolls
c. 1850
1950-1959
c. 1950