doll

Doll wearing black, blue, yellow and orange checked skirt with a white apron with black and orange decoration at the base and red stripes at the sides. White bodice with black, yellow and orange decoration at the shoulders and a red stripe around the hands, up the centre and around the collar. White fleece overcoat with red and black border. Lace and red headscarf, and a white headscarf over the top edged with red braid. White petticoat, white knickers, thigh length knitted socks and black shoes. Long green stained plait in hair with a red ribbon tie at the end.

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