Paper Doll Costume in Black over Checked Pink Skirt
Unknown Maker
This ensemble consists of a black outer layer with a white lace collar and inner sleeves, over a pink, checked full skirt. She holds a bouquet of flowers in her right hand. Both back and front of the outfit is represented.
Credit: Gift of Grace Lincoln Temple
1840-60
Lithograph, brush and watercolor on cream heavy wove paper
1937-22-13
Image and text © Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2020
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