Doll's clothes
Pedigree
Category
Dolls' accessories
Date
1979 - 1980
Materials
Cotton, lace, plastic and metal
Measurements
Dress –224 mm (length); 251 mm (width), Cloak -300 mm (length); 290 mm (width), Shoes – 29 mm (length); 12 mm (width); 13 mm (height)
Place of origin
U.K.
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 663633
Summary
A Sindy doll outfit, comprising a dress, hooded cloak and shoes. The dress is full length with long sleeves and a full skirt. It is made of two-tone beige and brown lace with a grey/brown satin like under dress. Strips of dark brown lace decorate the cuffs and skirt, and the neck and waist are finished with a strip of grey satin like fabric. The dress is fastened with two press studs at the back. The cloak is made of dark brown velvet with glittery gold lining in the hood and a sparkly gold tassel on the back of the hood. The cloak is fastened with a press stud at the neck. The shoes are made of dark brown plastic and are square toed with small heels. Total number of items is 4.
Provenance
Donated to the Museum of Childhood by Joanne Armstrong in November 2010.
Marks and inscriptions
Base shoe: SINDY
Makers and roles
Pedigree , manufacturer