Jo

Maker
Franklin Mint
Maker role
Designer and Distributor
Description
Jo is the second eldest of the March sisters who is depicted in the book Little Women by novelist Louisa May Alcott. She is dressed in a red velvet skirt and jacket with black velvet trim.
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Object detail

Maker role
Designer and Distributor
Media/Materials
Bisque Porcelain
Paint
Nylon
Red Velvet
Black Velvet Trim
Cotton
Lace
Plume Feathers
Velvet Ribbon
Plastic
Measurements
43cm Height
Signature & date
On dolls neck:
Franklin Heirloom Dolls
(date not visible)
Physical description
Hand crafted from bisque porcelain and her details painted by hand. Jo is part of the Little Women collection inspired by the characters created by novelist Louisa May Alcott.

She is dressed in her Sunday best - a maroon velvet walking suit , trimmed with black velvet ribbon. She wears a matching bonnet with black and white feathers in a plume to the side. Two red velvet ribbons tie under the chin. She carries a matching draw string purse made of black velvet with a white cotton liner, a single silk red rose sewn onto the front.

Designed and distributed by Franklin Mint Heirloom Dolls.
Accession number
06.13.27

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