An Early American Childhood, Dolls, Toys and Playthings of American Youth, 1780-1889 Modern Doll A classic mariner style costume

A classic mariner style costume with Grey twill fabric and white silk piping

6 1/2" jacket length

Of fine white cotton including chemise with cotton lace edging

in the midst of the Depression Years

Perfect Floral Print dress with detachable belt beautiful lace trimmed collar

An Early American Childhood, Dolls, Toys and Playthings of American Youth, 1780-1889 Modern Doll A classic mariner style costumeBy Florence Theriault. A detailed account of the toys of early American youth through photographs and descriptions of actual examples. These are toys which preceded dolls by several decades as a viable and prominent American industry. 8 1 2" x 8 1 2". 88 pages. BT 150