Cast Iron Hubley Motorcycle with driver. Red "Indian" motorcycle with sidecar has a removable policeman with uniform, goggles, badge, sidearm, cap, boots and gloves. Cycle is painted red with silver handlebars, engine and highlights; sidecar seat is black. Decal on left side of gas tank has "Indian" on gold ground. Policeman is painted black with silver goggles, badge and buckle; face is pink. Three tires are marked "HUBLEY MFG CO. BALLOON" w/ size and "CORD". Metal "clicker" underneath. Sidecar policeman missing.
Moderate overall wear with soiling and significant scattered rusting and corrosion. All tires are flattened with some additional deformation.
Object ID
2010.023.2
Notes
Hubley Toy Company produced many different models, sizes and compositions of motorcycles during the years they were in production. Most of the motorcycles were based on Harley Davidson and Indian in the earlier years and then expanding to the BMW and perhaps others. Indian models are the most sought-after and have the highest value.
A. Doll next to Hershey bar on magazine cover. Whereabouts unknown. (2024)
B. Doll named "Mary" has a bisque head with fixed blue eyes and long blonde hair and bangs. Arms, hands and legs below the knees are bisque. Arms movable from shoulder as are legs at hips and knees. Stuffed fabric body and upper legs. This doll has an 'hour-glass' figure. Crack in bisque right shoulder and neck held together with clear tape.
Clothes appear to have been handmade with hand and machine-stitching, pinked seams. Blouse and skirt of a white and blue cotton print are pinned with small safety pin and straight pins. Lace adorns the neck and sleeve cuffs The skirt is floor length. Undergarments include a white cotton underskirt - waist to knee length- trimmed in lace; and white bloomers trimmed in lace. (Box 0133)
C. Groom dressed in matching dark brown velveteen pants and jacket. His white shirt has lace around the neck and down the front with a small white button at the neck and another center front. His jacket is tied with a black ribbon bow at top front, beneath his chin. The waist band had elastic. His undergarments are a white handmade undershirt and bloomers buttoned at the back. He wears black stockings and brown leather laced shoes with shiny black leather toes.
His bisque head has painted light brown hair, brown eyebrows and fixed blue eyes. Arms and hands and legs are ceramic. Impressed in back: "Germany 39/B 3 1/2." 13 inches tall. (Box 0133)
D. Bride Doll. Bisque head and shoulders with long blond hair and brown fixed eyes. Torso is white leather as are arms and legs that bend at elbow and knee joints. Lower arms and hands are bisque, Feet are fabric. A 26-inch long white lace veil cascades from a lace cluster with velvet bows attached to the bride's head. The delicate outer layer of the skirt and sleeves of her white ankle-length dress is falling off the front. The bodice front is pleated and is adorned with two rows of lace with a button at back neck..A fabric flower is at the back waist and the garment has puff sleeves. The white cotton gathered underskirt buttons at the back waist. It is trimmed in lace and ends mid-calf, shorter than the gown. She is wearing white bloomers, made for another larger doll. Her fabric feet are bare. 13 inches tall. (Box 0133)
E. Bisque head and shoulders with "4" impressed center back. Painted blond curly hair and blue eyes. Fabric body with tiny bisque hands. Knees bend. Handmade satin dress with gathered skirt and short sleeves. Narrow red velvet ribbon around waist and a bow on left shoulder. Neck is loosely gathered and waist is too small to be closed at back. Underskirt and bloomers button in back. Fabric boots with gold ribbon ties on feet. Named 'Katie' by children who played with her. 9.5 inches tall. (Box 0133)
F. 5-inch baby doll in bunting with blue ribbon ties, 3 on each side and one with loop at top. All bisque blond-haired blue-eyed baby with bent arms and legs. Baby wears an undershirt, a long dressing gown with front opening and booties tie with blue ribbon. Fabric is dirty. (Box 0133)
G. 8-inch furry doll with bisque head, brown eyes, jointed and painted forearms and lower legs. Arms and legs are attached to body of wood. Peaked head, body, arms and legs are covered with soft white furry leather. (Box 0133)
H. 14-inch doll with " Germany/ DEP" impressed onto back of bisque head with auburn hair, blue glass eyes with feathered brown eyebrows and painted eyelashes. Mouth is open with upper teeth showing. Head glued to body. Joints move, including wrists. Netting/gauze covers top and front of hear. Silk square bordered with lace sewn on by hand adorns doll's head. Her high-collared white shirtwaist dress with long sleeves has tucks in the front and buttons in the back. Over her dress she wears a full-length white bib apron with two pockets. White undergarments are a lace-bordered sleeveless shirt, bloomers and a petticoat skirt. She wears dark brown knee-high stockings and black leather shoes with metal fasteners and buckles.Right front shoulder seam is loose. Good condition with attire and details: earrings and fancy shoes. (Box 0133)
I. 3.5-inch high kneeling Asian doll holding a turtle on a string in its left hand. There may have been something in the right hand. A small tuft of short black hair on the head--missing a hat. Some of clothing missing to cover the sleeves and square bib-like front. Top enamel missing in back of head and at both wrists. (Box 0133)
J. Simulated Asian doll with "blue" eyes, open mouth with teeth showing. Moveable arms and legs (right arm and leg are detached, held in place by clothing. Red painted shoes on feet. White (dirty) fabric pants with remnants of maroon trim at bottom are unattached at waist and falling off. Maroon jacket with small metal buttons on front. Round broad felt collar and colorfully decorated pointed hat with brim. There is a braided queue in the back, but hair missing on front of head. Fair condition, but of interest as a doll at that time. (Box 0133)
K. African-American doll (souvenir?) Wire bent for arms, to form torso and to anchor a nut attached as head. Eyes and mouth painted on face. Right arm held up, left by waist. She is wearing a pink and red flowered skirt with a white apron, red shawl and head wrap. There are two lines of text printed at the base of the apron. "I Came...(rest indecipherable). Head broken and fabric fraying. 5 inches, head to hem. (Box 0133)
L. 11-inch doll whose bisque head has "Germany" impressed on the back. (It's also wobbly.) Short blond hair under a wide-brimmed white tam with wide band and tabs at the back made of dark blue with white polka dots. This same fabric is used for the middy collar, tie, sleeveless top and cuffs. The pants, jacket and hat are white. Front top closes with hooks and fabric 'eyes.' Long open undershirt undergarment. No shoes. Arms, wrist, hips and knees move. (Box 0133)
M. 16-inch doll with "Made in/19 Germany C7" impressed on back of bisque head (still attached, but wobbly). Blond hair with bangs, blue eyes that open and close, open mouth with upper teeth. Movable arms, wrists, hip and knees. Navy blue woolen top with middy collar and pants, all trimmed with white bands at neckline, front of jacket, waist, and cuffs on sleeves and pants. Top is tied at neck, and with hook and eye at front waist and back of pants. This doll wears brown socks and black shiny leather shoes that lace up the front. Undergarments are cotton top and open pants. (Box 0133)
N. 6-inch plastic doll with moveable arms and legs. Skirt ends below knees and red knee-high stockings and black shoes are painted. Caucasian girl with brown hair and brown eyes. Head covered with white fabric hat with large bow in back. White blouse edged with blue stitching. Wide black cummerbund lace in front with gathered skirt and white apron below. Necklace of small beads added later by children who played with the doll. Attire appears Alpine. (Box 0478)
O. 7-inch felt doll framed with wire. Attired in red felt outfit, with brown shoes, green neckerchief, yellow belt, gloves and hat. Tufts of yellow yarn hair on sides of head. Blue felt eyes and brown thread mouth coming loose. Handmade. (Box 0478)
P. 6-inch ceramic doll with light brown hair and painted facial features has moveable arms and legs. Doll is dressed in homemade Amish attire: black bonnet (with satin bow in back?) small black triangle over shoulders and black apron. The doll wears a dark blue top and separate skirt. She has ankle-length pants underneath. Safety pins hold blouse on at side and bonnet under chin. Straight pin at front holds black triangle in place. Feet showing are painted black. (Box 0478)
Q. 4.5-inch ceramic doll dressed as an Amish boy with black long pants with shoulder straps, burgundy-colored shirt and black felt hat. Head has ears and painted facial features. Light brown hair is glued to head (with a commercial hole at top. Arms and legs move. (Right leg is separated, held up by pantlet.) (Box 0478)
R. 6-inch ceramic doll with movable arms. Painted black heeled shoes and white stockings with blue bands that end below the knees. Brown round glass bead eyes with painted eyelashes, brown eyebrows and red rosebud mouth. Blond hair--hat may be missing. Attired in a long gold satin gown with pink gathered ribbon trim around neck and down side seams and front from waist to floor. She wears white lace-edged bloomers. One china wrist has been glued back on; parts of both shoes and feet are broken. The doll wears a bead bracelet added by children who played with her. (Box 0478)
S. 5-inch ceramic doll with moveable head, arms and legs. Her yellow heeled boots and stockings are painted on. Her blond hair is swept of and tied with a blue ribbon bow. She appears to be dressed in a handmade white cotton slip, a dress made of cotton trim. A pink ribbon belt is pinned in the back. Her pink tam with pink ribbon trim is also handmade. Her blue eyes are glass beads with painted eyelashes and eyebrows. She has pink cheeks and lips. (Box 0478)
T. 5-inch doll with ceramic head, arms and lower legs. Doll has painted hair and facial features;blue eyes, brown eyebrows, pink cheeks and red mouth. Arms and legs move. Black boots painted on. Over white cotton bloomers and skirted undergarment, she is wearing a black silk long-sleeved floor-length dress. Her gold satin shawl is tacked in the front. Netting showing beneath her neck and over her head beneath a black Quaker bonnet on her head. Satin is splitting in places. (Box 0478)
U. 5-inch Santa doll made of wood. Black painted boots, pink arms and face with blue eyes, white eyebrows and white paper beard. Green wool slacks, a red felt coat with a white felt stripe/fur down the front and remains of a shiny black belt. Dirty and coming apart: wood sections, chipping paint at feet and clothing, especially in the back. (Box 0478)
V. 4-inch ceramic doll with arms and legs that move. Face painted with blue eyes, brown eyebrows, rosy cheeks and pink lips. Some remnants of light brown hair remain--top of head is open underneath. Yellow boots with heels and white sock are also painted on. The tiny bloomers with a button and completely open in the back may have come with the doll at purchase. Current clothes are pinned on: underskirt and shift with red ribbon bows at the shoulders. White tape around the neck. (Box 0478)
W. 4.5-inch ceramic doll with arms and legs that move Yellow boots with heels and white socks are painted on. Pretty face with tiny blue glass bead eyes, painted eyelashes, fine brown eyebrows, pink cheeks and pink lips. This doll appears intact. Her hair is blond, long and anchored with a ribbon. Her handmade dress of striped satin has lace on neckline, bodice, cuffs and hem. The satin fabric has separated in many places and is falling apart. The doll, however, is in good condition. (Box 0478)
b. Good. Right ceramic foot broken at ankle, reattached/glued back on. Left ceramic leg reattached to fabric upper leg with wrapped dark brown thread. Crack in neck, right front.
c. Good. Ceramic head-shoulder portion loose from upper body.
d. Some white tape on right ankle and foot; left knee. Dress fabric is in tatters.
e. Good.
f. Good. Small hole in back of head. Right arm is detached. Fabric is dirty with some tears in back.
A. Bureau, off-white painted wood with two drawers, storage compartment with door on upper right; mirror on left side of top of bureau. ( 12 ins. wide x 6.5 ins. deep x12.5 ins. high) Small gold bird cage with bird inside on the bureau. North wall, Unit 2, Shelf __
B. Bureau, wood, with mirror, candle sconces and faux marble top. Three lower drawers with round white ceramic handles. 2 silver candle holders, a round comb, green bead necklace, hairbrush and 1-inch square box containing 6 metal hairpins. (Items in drawer.) (10 ins. wide x 5.5 ins. deep x 21.5 ins. high) North wall, Unit 2, Shelf __
C. Rocking chair. Wooden with arms and ladder back. Seat is wood painted as if caned. (6 ins. wide x 10 ins. deep x 11.5 ins. high.) North wall, Unit 2, Shelf __
D. Towel rack with 4 fringed linen towels, each with cross-stitched initial(s). "M.S." for Miriam Sener (b. 1876); "R" for Ruth Sener (b. 1887) and "A" for Anna Sener Rusk. ( Rack measures 6.25 ins. wide x 2.75 ins. deep x 6 ins. high) North wall, Unit 2, Shelf __
E. Doll Trunk.18" wide x 8.5" deep x 6" high. Exterior of wood is covered with a black leather painted fabric. Strips of brown leather run along the lip and side edges of the lid. 4 leather strips decorate the top and run down the front at the corners and middle near the lock. Hand leather tab at the lock is partially gone. Only one of the leather handles on the sides is still in tact. Three wood strips across the top of the trunk and two on the bottom are anchored at the ends with decorative metal pieces nailed in place. The bottom is covered with decorative paper.
The interior of the trunk is covered with decorated paper. A color sticket of three roses is pasted in the center on the top of the trunk. A colorful strip of blue and yellow designs between red borders is pasted on both sides of the lid. One fabric hinge (torn) remains. Items can be stored in the bottom of the trunk or in a removable shelf with a covered compartment on the right side. The lid (now separated from the compartment) is blue with edges banded in the same colorful pattern as the lid. A small picture of a child and dog is glued in the center.
A. Toy rifle made of wood and stamped light-gauge nickel-plated metal; may be a functioning dart(?) gun. Hand-carved full-length rifle stock of varnished pine has stamped metal barrel, cap lock assembly and trigger guard. all commercially made. Wire trigger activating inner spring for propelling a projectile is also factory made. Additional metal parts appear to be hand fashioned: metal strap securing barrel to stock and ramrod pipe holding purple wooden ramrod. Sling strap is missing but fittings remain: a small eye screw under rear stock and a light wire fitting 3" back of muzzle. Paper sticker on side of stock has #77.5.8. (North Wall, Unit 2 )
B. Stuffed toy dog with stubby tail. Seated on hind legs. Short floppy ears, plastic bead brown eye, black stitched nose, mouth and paws. Two red stitches for mouth. Dirty overall with lots of fur loss. 6 inches tall. (Box 0479)
C. Stuffed yellow calico dog. Handmade. Tail, hind leg and foreleg. Two long floppy ears. Black beads for eyes. Black thread whiskers and nose. 4 inches high x 6 inches long. Dirty overall. (Box 0479)
D. Owl beanbag. Dark fabric body with gray felt tail, red felt vest, black felt eyes on white felt and black felt beak. Insect holes in vest and white eye-felt. 7 inches long, head to tail. (Box 0479)
E. Stuffed rabbit. Formerly white rabbit (now dirty brown) with pink bead eyes and ears lined with pink fabric. Sits upright, 7 inch high. (Box 0479)
F. Spool doll. 7 empty spools of varying sizes connected with blue string with beads at ends of feet and arms. Pink fabric forms a decoration at the top of the head. Pink satiny fabric is gathered for a skirt around the large body spool. On one spool: "Brainerd & Armstrong Pure Silk." (Box 0479)
G. "My Dolly''s Feeding Bottle." Box and lid with glass baby feeding bottle inside. (In doll trunk, 1977.005.001.E)
H. "For My Doll" label on lid. Inside compartments contain two glass feeding bottles, a broken pacifier, and ornament with bells to dangle and three combs (two white hair combs- one is broken- and one brown comb to wear in hair). (In doll trunk, 1977.005.001.E)
I. 4 hair brushes (3 to 4.75 ins. long) of wood and plastic with varying designs on top. One (3.75 inch long) hand-held mirror. (In plastic bag in doll trunk, 1977.005.001.E)
J. Assorted boxes/containers with lids (8). Specific names mentioned: 1. "F. Laurent & Sons/1306 Chestnut St./ Philadelphia" with picture of mother and daughter in nursery looking at a baby; 2. "Sterling Silver/ Hamilton & Diesingel/1208 Chestnut Street/ Philadelphia/ Diamonds, Watches & Jewelry." 3." The Pairpoint Manufacturing Co. Fine Silver Plated Ware/ New Bedford, Mass./ New York. San Francisco. Chicago." 4."Fry Bristol Choice Confectionery," with two kittens under a parasol on the top of the box. (In plastic bag in doll trunk, 1977.005.001.E)
K. Needlecase. Two rectangles of white fabric edged in buttonhole stitch sewn between cards (1.5 x 2.75 ins.) with 2 decorative pink ribbons on the top edge. Religious messages: "While I live will I praise the Lord" and "I rejoice in they salvation" on one side. "Sing with gladness" and "Praise ye the Lord" on the other. Folds on corners and some tears in cardboard. (In plastic bag in doll trunk, 1977.005.001.E)
L. Assorted buttons and small metal hinge. (In plastic bag in doll trunk, 1977.005.001.E)
M. Rosary. (In plastic bag in doll trunk, 1977.005.001.E)
N. Small bead chains and loose beads. (In plastic bag in doll trunk, 1977.005.001.E)
O. Bead necklaces & bracelets. Clear beads strung on a pink string. Small bracelets: white pearl and pink pearl with a pink ribbon. Small necklace of pearls and gold beads with an gold oval pendant. Pink pearl necklace that is now in two pieces--ribbon has torn. (In plastic bag in doll trunk, 1977.005.001.E)
P.Ornaments with bells. Tambourine-like,of plastic with tiny bells attached around outside. Large rings attached for hanging or shaking.(In doll trunk, 1977.005.001.E)
Q.3 Glass bottles. 1. Rectangular glass bottle with neck, 3 ins. tall. 2. Tiny tube with cork, 1.5 ins. tall. 3. Perfume bottle with glass stopper. Label on front reads "Violette" and on reverse: Galeries des parfums/ Nice" 1.5 ins. tall. (In plastic bag in doll trunk, 1977.005.001.E)
R. Fabric & Yarn item miscellany: child's bow, fabric fish, crocheted doll collar, fabric doll shawl (?), crocheted purse, black fabric doll scarf (?), et. al. (In plastic bag in doll trunk, 1977.005.001.E)
S. "A Token of Love" satin fabric colored picture of two owls under an umbrella in the snow. Framed with twisted cord with a loop at top for hanging. (In doll trunk, 1977.005.001.E)
T. Doll watches, pins, parasol, lock and other items (including a dried rose bud & 2 cubes of iron pyrite) inside a thin box with color picture of a girl gathering roses on the top. (In plastic bag in doll trunk, 1977.005.001.E)
U. 2 boxes & lids (2.5 inches square), woven with purple and ecru-colored flat rush. One contains pieces of tissue paper (patterns?); the second contains a fascinating tiny metal turtle with moving legs and tail in a decorated glass box. (In doll trunk, 1977.005.001.E)
V. Laces and ribbon pieces, trims for doll clothes. (In plastic bag in doll trunk, 1977.005.001.E)
W. Whistle. (In doll trunk, 1977.005.001.E)
X. Buttons, labels, momentos & pharmacy tins with name: Souvenir d'amitie; Heinz pickle; Acker's Bon-bons; Larque's Pharmacy (Baltimore); G.W. Hull, Druggist in Lancaster; Dr. Hebra's Viola Cream; Madame Alexander doll label; chestnut "Compliments of Jas. Barrera Rivera, Christmas of 1894, Baltimore, MD.; and Lancaster button, "The Garden Spot of U.S.A" picturing flag and The Soldiers and Sailors downtown monument. (In plastic bag in doll trunk, 1977.005.001.E)
Y. Pink cosmetic tin with mirror on lid. 1.5 ins. across, .75 ins. high with lid on. (In doll trunk, 1977.005.001.E)
Z. Pin, Lancaster's Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of PA.
Barrel unsecured near muzzle end with some distortion, missing sling strap, warped ramrod, worn/abraded stock, oxidation and yellowing of stamped metal.
A. Rectangular pincushion; bottom is red cotton twill and top is solid red wool cross stitch with "M.S." (Miriam Sener, b 1876) a line border done with clear beads. Dense stuffing. 2.5" x 2"
B. Pincushion, 3 inches square. Pink silk fabric covers bottom and is folder over to top. A lace-trimmed 2-inch square of white fabric with embroidered white flowers is attached to the top by 20 one-quarter-inch straight pins,.25-inch apart, lining the edge of the fabric. Pins have varied colored glass heads. An additional 4 pins anchor the center. This cushion is densely stuffed. Some holes in the fabric on the bottom and fabric at corners is worn. (Box 0478)
C. Pincushion, 3.24 inches square, covered in light blue satiny fabric. Corners gathered on top to form puffy leaf shapes on each corner. A small lace-edged 1.25-inch square is pinned in the center with five glass-head straight pins. A blue ribbon bow is pinned at two corners. Some holes at the corners. (Box 0478)
A. Dress, 12 inches long. Blue gathered skirt and long sleeve jacket with black trim; white blouse with lace neckline trim. Fastens in back with metal hooks and buttonhole-stitch loops. Matching hat: same fabric with black ribbon trim.
B. Dress, 14 inches long. Burgundy with gathered skirt, long sleeves and wide collar from front waist over shoulders to back waist. Sleeves and neckline trimmed in the black fabric of the blouse. Neckline trimmed with white lace. No fasteners in back. 2 holes on right front near waistline trim.
C. Jacket, brown felt long-sleeved, 7 inches long. Stiffened backing on sailor collar with four rows of white trim around edges. Also trim on sleeves and around lower edge of jacket. Four white buttons right front opening. Hook and thread loops for closure. Stitching raveling on back neck seam.
D. Dress, 15 inches long. Floral print - pink flowers- with puff sleeves and 2-inch pointed lace trim around the collar. Pink satin ribbon bows on both shoulder. Ribbon belt around the waist and ribbon also borders neckline and sleeves. Some small tears/holes in lower portions of skirt and along back opening.
E. Coat, woolen weave, 24 inches long. Brown/tan weave with long sleeves with 1.5-inch cuffs. Open front with 8 brown buttons and corresponding button holes. Attractive brown gathered ribbon trim around cuffs, neckline and front ending in a vee over pleats in the back. Pinked edges: pinking shears patented 1934. (Matching bonnet below, f.)
F. Bonnet, woolen weave to match coat (e.) Brown gathered ribbon trim around edges and along brim's seam. Bows on brim, top front; and at neckline, center back. Two ribbon ties.
G. Jacket, boy's, 5.5 inches long. Navy blue wool with stand-up collar and sleeves trimmed with red silk ribbon. Front opening, no closure. Ribbon detached from collar and right sleeve. (Matching pants: h, below.)
H. Pants, boy's, 6.5 inches long. Navy blue wool with double stripes of red ribbon along sides of legs. Appears to be brown thread for gathering/tightening the waist. Crotch is open--no evidence of stitching.
I. Dress, 11 inches long. Red dress with pleat, center front; lace trim around neckline and 1-inch wide cuffs of black velvet. Opening in back with no closure. Small thread loop center front at neckline may have had some decorative attachment. Holes in skirt.
J. Sundress, 8 inches long. Red dress with gathered skirt and with four ribbon ties at arm openings. Closes in back with hooks (only one remaining) and three thread loops. Stain on back at hem line. Some holes in skirt.
K. Underskirt, white wool, full length, 17 inches long. 8-inch waistband. Gathered skirt with white cotton fabric waistband. Hand-sewn buttonhole (in buttonhole stitch) and white shell button. Center back seam and hem edge finished in decorative feather stitch. Bottom edged in white crocheted yarn scallops with additional crocheted stitching in stronger silk cording. Some spots on fabric.
L. Underskirt, white wool, full length, 14 inches long. 6-inch waistband. A smaller duplicate of K.'
M. Underskirt, white wool, full length, 10.5 inches long. 4.5-inch waistband. No overlap at back placket. Decorative line of herring gone stitch around hem.
N. Underskirt, white wool, 6.5 inches long. 8-inch waistband (taken in on both sides) with buttonhole and .25-inch white button. Pink feather stitch around hem line. Some holes.
O. Underskirt, white wool, 7.5 inches long. 10-inch waistband with buttonhole and white button in back. Vertical buttonhole center-front waistband. Double line of white feather stitching above hem and along vertical back seam. Base of placket reinforced with stitching.
P.Underskirt, thin white wool, 6.5 inches long. 3-inch waistband. Full-length skirt for a small doll. Line of white feather stitching above hem and along vertical back seam. Base of placket reinforced with stitching.
Q. Dress/undergarment of thin white cotton. 8 inches long. Sleeveless with lace trim at arm openings and edge of hem. 5-inch placket in back with snap at neckline. Two lines of decorative pink stitches above the hem. Label sewn to back at neckline, "Toodles /Togs." (Toodles Dolls, 1937-1948.)
R. Doll rug. 16.25 x 21.4-inch piece of burgundy felt with decorative stitching in gold floss 1.25 inches from the edge all around the piece.
S. Paper napkin decorated with painted umbrellas (red, green and yellow) in two opposing corners. Faint white border including birds. Roughly 14 inches square. Brown stains in center around along some edges.Fold lines.
T. Paper napkin with design of orange foliage and flowers around the edges of this 14-inch square. Fold lines, a section of brown and brown on edges.
U. Raincoat, hat and boots: 4-piece rain outfit of red plaid. Hat with wide brim; boots with 1.75-inch soles and snap closure; 6-inch long coat with three buttons on center front.
V. Dress, pink cotton, 11 ins. long. Gathered skirt. Lace trim across bodice, over shoulders and around neckline. 4 white shell buttons and beautifully hand-done button holes. Some spots on skirt and faded in spot. Skillful mending on bodice.
W. Dress, black cotton with white cuffs and neckline. 11 ins. long. Long sleeves and gathered skirt with three black buttons to close in the back.
X. Dress, white cotton flower print, 13 inches long, Heavily gathered skirt, Gathered white ribbon trim around waist, cuffs bodice and neckline. 16th-inch pin tucks on bodice, front and back. Lace trim on cuffs, bodice and neck. Opening in back.
Y. Dress, pink cotton, 9 inches long. Puffy sleeves with white lace trim on cuffs. Same trim around bodice, front and back.. Gathered skirt flares from bodice--no waistline on the this dress. Scalloped lace trim around neck. Two white shell buttons and buttonholes on the back.
Z. Dress, light blue print, 15 inches long. Gathered skirt with short puffy sleeves. Square neckline, cuffs and waist trimmed with .75-inch white decorative band. Beautifully constructed with 3 buttons and hand-done buttons in back. Soiled and dirty with dark stain on skirt.
AA. Doll Blanket. Multi-colored fine weight yarn crocheted squares sewed together, with a border crocheted around all four sides. 12" x 15". Yarn separating in 6 squares.
Jumeau French fashion doll with leather body. Knees and elbows bend and head can turn. China face with delicately painted eyebrows and eyelashes around blue glass eyes. "2" impressed on back of head. Brown hair with braid on back, attached to top of head with 2-pronged brown hairpin. Dangling two-bead earrings. 2-piece burgandy satin button-front top with embroidery at collar and cuffs. White trim around neck and cuffs. Long skirt has founce in back and 3 folds cascade onto skirt on right. Beneath there is a brown velvet skirt. White cotton undergarments include a camisole, bloomers and a petticoat are edged in lace. Doll wears high button leather shoes of tan and red.
J.M.W. Geist (1824--1905) is listed in the Portrait & Biog. Record, page 207-209. See file for his image. However, if doll bed & bureau were made 1806, this man was not yet born.
