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Accession Number 1985.84.7.b Title black silk doll dress Category Toy Object Type clothes, doll Creator Bottcher, Erika Date Made 1966-1969 Place Made North America: United States Culture North American Cultural Region North American Gender and Age not applicable Materials and Techniques silk; woven; lace; lace Measurements UL 23.0; WA 11.0; LCIR 37.0 cm Description

Black silk dress with overskirt of black lace, one row of ruching at knee level, 2 layers of knife pleats to the hem, and black braid trim at hem. Three-quarter length, black lace sleeves edged with black, velvet…

Black silk dress with overskirt of black lace, one row of ruching at knee level, 2 layers of knife pleats to the hem, and black braid trim at hem. Three-quarter length, black lace sleeves edged with black, velvet ribbon and white organdy ruffle. White sheer bow at neckline. Neck edge and front bodice panel of black lace. Back, five snap opening; 13 seed beads sewn at opening.

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