1 paper doll (4 pieces) ; 80 x 110 mm, in envelope 120 x 400 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Drawings & Watercolors
Notes:
Hand-made paper doll, comprising four pieces: [1] the figure of a young woman, in modest underclothes; [2] a full-length dress, bearing a different design on each of its two sides; and [3 and 4] two hats, one a simple bonnet and the other a fancy design in black silk. The pieces are fashioned such that the dress may be slipped on to the female figure, and the hats placed upon her head.
Subject Terms:
Paper dolls -- Great Britain -- Specimens. | Amusements -- Great Britain -- 19th century. | Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century. | Clothing and dress -- Great Britain. | Fashion -- Great Britain. | Hats -- Great Britain -- 19th century. | Dresses -- Great Britain -- 19th century.
Form/Genre:
Paper dolls. | Toys. | Recreations -- Great Britain.