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Maker(s):unknown
Culture:American (possibly)
Title:doll
Date Made:1845-1850
Type:Toy/Game
Materials:textile:
Place Made:United States (possibly)
Measurements:Overall: 8 1/2 in; 21.6 cm
Accession Number:  HD 2019.40.1
Credit Line:Gift in memory of Rita Barbour Kern
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield

Description:
Female doll, articulated, painted and carved wooden body and head, wearing a two-piece cream silk dress decorated with polychrome chine floral design. Basque-style bodice edged with lace. Full skirt is gathered along four horizontal cords for fullness. Underclothes consist of lace-edged pantaloons and a short (knee-length), lace-edged petticoat. Given to donor's mother by Margaret C. Whiting (1860-1946), one of the founders of the Deerfield Society of Blue and White Needlework (1896-1926).

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