Doll in three pieces: head, body and shroud. The doll is wearing a cream, embroidered kaftan with a lilac, silk kaftan underneath, a gold belt, a pink hat with gold edging and a white scarf pinned onto the hat, a blue and gold bead necklace with a hand pendant, white trousers underneath, large cream shroud and orange leather shoes. There is a separate straw hat with red felt around the brim, red felt around the centre with a bow and a red chin strap.
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