The doll's tunic was made in the 1920s by Doris Beckett whilst in transit from the United States of America to Australia.

Dolls tunic, cotton / sateen, made by Doris Beckett, United States of America / Australia, 1920-1930

Doll's cotton tunic. The 1920s style doll's tunic is made of a mauve and white spotted cotton fabric and features a round neck edged with cream cotton lace, and sleeves gathered into cream cotton lace cuff. Lace panels are sewn across the bodice, above the hem and down sides of the dress. The lace panels depict rows of birds sitting on a branch. The eyes of the birds have been picked out by embroidered blue grub roses. There is a small lace pocket sewn to the front left and a rosette made from blue and mauve sateen ribbons on the right shoulder. The tunic is fastened at the right shoulder with two metal hook and eyes.

Made: United States of America; 1920 - 1930

Made: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; 1920 - 1930

No marks

99/4/34-3

1920 - 1930

295 mm