doll

Doll wearing red silk skirt showing some damage at the back, with pink braid, decorated underneath with an embroidered floral pattern in red, green, blue, white and yellow with a red trim. Orange and metalwork apron. Black bodice with metal work decoration over a cream blouse with puff sleeves to elbow with beadwork and lace cuffs. Crochet lace work headdress that extends down to bottom of skirt. Gold braid on a clack backing above forehead. Beaded necklace. Two white petticoats with knickerbockers. Red boots.

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