Doll's tunic
Category
Dolls' accessories
Date
1960 - 1970
Materials
Cotton and metal
Measurements
130 mm (length); 195 mm (width)
Place of origin
Hong Kong
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 663194
Summary
A red tunic which could be worn as either the top half of a trouser suit or on its own as a mini dress made for a ‘Tressy’ doll. It is made from fairly stiff brushed cotton, with a stand-up collar and hem both edged with embroidered braid patterned with red flowers and green leaves. It fastens at the back of the neck with a small silver-coloured metal press stud. Part of an outfit set.
Provenance
Donated to the Museum of Childhood by Helen Akitt in March 2008.