Collection of Early Paper Dolls and Accessories Framed Together

Description:

Collection of Early Paper Dolls and Accessories Framed Together, 18th century, the collection comprised of seven cutout and pencil and watercolor-decorated dresses, and several caps, along with pen and ink inscriptions describing the items, framed on a black background with a handwritten note indicating that the dolls belonged to Catherine Kemble of Tarrytown, New York, overall 15 x 33 in.
Estimate $3,000-5,000


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