doll

Doll wearing black skirt with black velvet band at bottom decorated with beads, apron made of lengths of red and black wool with embroidery yellow and pink flowers with green leaves and black velvet band at the bottom with beads. Black bodice with red wrap over the top and white sleeves. Gold metal and beaded necklaces and gold earrings and white veil. White knitted socks with pink bows at the top and black shoes with yellow, red, green and cream embroidery

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