doll (pastimes: toys)

Doll of stuffed fabric with painted buckram face probably representing a shepherd boy. Dressed in cream flannel trousers, sheepskin hat, blousewith embroidery at end of sleeves, wool waist sash with woven stripes in red, yellow and blue, the colours of the Romanian flag. The waistcoat is secured with a button under the arm. Leather shoes with straps.

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