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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;ValerieK, post: 3978068, member: 7360&quot;]I&#039;m no expert on dolls but I think this is someone&#039;s sewing project, and the fabrics etc rather than the style are what should give the date.&nbsp; The deterioration is quite extreme, I have handled two pieces of 18th century silk embroidery which show very little degrading, so the comment by Bluumz that 19th century and later silk contained elements which destroyed it may be the most relevant clue to the date, especially if it has continued to deteriorate in your possession.&nbsp; The buttons, the lace, and the knitted (?) stockings are all possible pointers to the date.&nbsp; A fashion museum might also be helpful in discussing the fabric.&nbsp; I think it is someone&#039;s homemade project, probably a child, a one-of-a-kind with a bit of a personality and worth preserving.&nbsp; At least your research will be fun and expand your knowledge, even if you are finally disappointed in the date.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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