Doctor's Lady, unknown maker from China

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Doctor's Lady
Doctor's Lady
Doctor's Lady
late 1800s–early 1900s
Doctor's Lady , late 1800s–early 1900s
Where object was made: China
Material/technique: ivory
Credit line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Warren H. Cole
Accession number: 1989.0186
Not on display
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Exhibition Label: “Embodiment,” Nov-2005, Kate Meyer It was once thought that these small female figurines were used to assist women in discussing their ailments with their doctor by indicating sources of discomfort on the doll rather than their own bodies. Today, these objects are now believed to be examples of erotica. This figure wears slippers, which would have covered her erotically appealing bound feet. The small size of the figure would allow for easy concealment.