Doll Clothing

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

Displayed in the image is a charming, vintage-style red and white gingham dress, featuring a long-sleeved design with a delicate white lace trim along the collar and cuffs. The bodice showcases intricate detailing with a front lace embellishment, adding an element of elegance to the ensemble. Below the bodice, the dress flares into a generously pleated skirt, creating a classic, full silhouette characteristic of old-fashioned attire. The checkered pattern is uniformly distributed throughout the fabric, lending a timeless and rustic appeal to the garment, which appears to be designed for a small child or possibly for a traditional doll, thus making it a unique and nostalgic piece reflective of a bygone era.

Displayed in the image is a charming, vintage-style red and white gingham dress, featuring a long-sleeved design with a delicate white lace trim along the collar and cuffs. The bodice showcases intricate detailing with a front lace embellishment, adding an element of elegance to the ensemble. Below the bodice, the dress flares into a generously pleated skirt, creating a classic, full silhouette characteristic of old-fashioned attire. The checkered pattern is uniformly distributed throughout the fabric, lending a timeless and rustic appeal to the garment, which appears to be designed for a small child or possibly for a traditional doll, thus making it a unique and nostalgic piece reflective of a bygone era.

Name/Title

Doll Clothing

Entry/Object ID

2024.10.5

Description

Red gingham cloth dress with long sleeves for China head doll