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Doll, Bohemia
Doll
Doll, Bohemia
Doll, Bohemia
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Doll

Object number2018.103.0001
Mediumplastic, rubber, textile
DimensionsOther: 24.5 in. (62.2 cm)
DescriptionA female doll wearing a handmade kroj in the style of Bohemia. Her white blouse has puffed sleeves with floral embroidery in blue, light blue, red, mustard and yellow-green threading on each one. The cuffs and collar are made of eyelet lace. Lengths of red ribbon are tied around the top of each cuff. The vest is formed from white machine embroidered ribbon and red floral cording. Four silver grommets run up either side of its front opening with a length of red ribbon laced through. She wears a red skirt with white eyelet lace ribbon sewn around its bottom, along with black and metallic gold cording, and floral embroidery. Her white apron has an eyelet lace hemline and sides, and is also decorated with floral embroidery in blue, red, mustard and green threading. She has two white, lace petticoats and a pair of white bloomers finished with eyelet lace. She wears red tights and red vinyl shoes accented with metallic red and silver cording. Her white eyelet lace cap has a large white bow on its back side. The top edge of the cap's lace is decorated with red floral cording, as well as the center of the bow. The doll has dark red-brown hair and her eyes open and close.
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