EARLY CALICO DOLL DRESS-ALL HAND SEWN


Here is an early calico doll dress that was all hand sewn, likely for a little girl by her Mama or another family member. It was nicely finished for being all hand stitched leaving no raw edges. I would guess that it was worn by a cloth or rag doll because of it's simple style.

It measures 9 3/4" long. Open down the back, there was no closure, which is not unusual. The condition is quite good with merely a few spots and a tiny hole, though nothing unexpected for its age.

The early calico fabric leads me to believe that this little dress was created in the 19th century. It is slightly muted from age, so not quite as intense and it may have once been.

Early calico doll dresses are rarely found so do consider this one a good find. It is out of Berks County Pennsyvlania. ($88)













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