doll

Doll on elliptical plastic base reading “Romania” , representing costume from Sibiu. Wearing white dress with black stripes on the sleeves. Brown apron with blue stitching around the waist. Hair covered with black fabric. Holding a distaff in both hands, the end resting on her hip. Typed text panel on reverse of base reads: 'COOP "ARTA CRISANA" ORADEA / PAPUSA TARANCA SIBIU / Simbol: C. XVI. 317 / N.I.D. 7043-76 / Pretul: 75 lei.' Represents a costume from Sibiu.

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