2000.84.4

c.1855-1860
Gift of Elisabeth S. Brower
2000.84.4


This handmade doll dress of tan colored cotton has a small geometric print in black; small squares have negative print circles within them, separated by tiny solid black squares. The bodice has piping at the bottom of the yoke that decorates the top of the armscye. The yoke opening is quite wide. The pagoda sleeves are gathered at the top. The bodice is gathered into a plaid, wide waistband. The cartirdige pleated skirt is gathered on to the waistband. The dress fastens in the back with two sets of hooks and eyes.

Used: childhood | Play | California

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