doll (pastimes: toys)

Doll wearing a black, felt skirt with red and gold embroidery at the hem, a blue apron with red, black and white checked band at the top, a white belt with red embroidery, a red and white striped blouse, a bodice that is red at the front and purple at the back, a patterned bib, purple silk band at cuffs of the blouse, a checked band at the neck. The doll is also wearing red petticoat, white bloomer, blue socks and wooden clogs. The doll is holding a baby.

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