Doll on an elliptical plastic base which reads "Romania" , representing costume from Bacau. Wearing a white overcoat with brown, black and green embroidery. Skirt is black with green, white, pink , purple and orange triangles and red and gold thread detail down the middle. Doll has a white head scarf tied around her head with pink and brown stitching. Doll is carrying a drawstring woven bag in her right hand. Printed label reads: 'Coop "ARTA CRISANA" Oradea / PAPUSA TARANCA BACAU / Simbol: C. XVI. 340 / N.I.D. 7043-76 / Pretul: 75 lei.' Represents a costume from Bacau county.

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MUSEUM NUMBER
2008.64
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MEASUREMENTS
overall: 225 mm x 140 mm x 90 mm
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