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Maria Montessori Peg Doll

Dublin Core

Identifier

LW0014

Title

Maria Montessori Peg Doll

Creator

Sophie Lewis

Subject

Christmas tree ornaments.
Montessori, Maria, 1870-1952--Collectibles.

Description

Hand-painted wooden peg doll ornament designed to resemble educator Maria Montessori. Top of peg is painted with a smiling white woman's face and white hair. Bottom part of peg is painted to look like a black, v-neck dress with a gray horizontal line across it. On the front of the peg is a representation of a classic pink Stacking Tower Montessori manipulative toy. A silver metal hook is screwed into the top of the peg and a red satin ribbon runs through it, creating a loop for hanging.

Publisher

Rainbow Peg Dolls

Rights

Rights over this item are held by Rainbow Peg Dolls and any use of this image without the express written consent of Rainbow Peg Dolls is prohibited.

Medium

wooden peg; paint; screw eye; satin ribbon

Extent

2.6 x 0.8 x 0.8 in.

Type

PhysicalObject

Citation

Sophie Lewis, “Maria Montessori Peg Doll,” Wayne State University - School of Information Sciences, accessed April 14, 2026, https://waynestateu.omeka.net/items/show/1714.