Name/Title
19TH CENTURY CHINA DOLLEntry/Object ID
97.40.1.1Description
a)Doll: soft fabric body with china face, hands, and feet. Face is painted with blonde hair, blue eyes, and pink cheeks and mouth. Hands are unpainted. Feet have painted shoes. Head is attached to body with pink shoestrings. "Germany" is imprinted on the head in the back at the bottom edge b)Bodice: gray, pink, and black embroidered floral pattern. Long sleeves. Closes up the front with three snaps. c)Overskirt: fabric matches the bodice. Open in front. Gathered at waist and has a long train. Scalloped bottom edge. Waist closes at front with a snap. d)Underskirt: pink grosgrain with drop waist. Forms a small train at back. Pinned in place. e)Pantaloons: white cotton with machine lace at bottom of legs. Closes at back with button. Pantaloon could be original to the doll. Dress is more recently made. Overall physical condition and appearance is good. "Germany"Lexicon
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