Doll Clothes and Quilt
“In dressing “Dolly” the young girl acquires a skill with her needle and…the art of cutting out, which will be invaluable to her in future years.”
The Home Book of Pleasure and Instruction, 1867
“Miss Hetty” was passed down from Catherine Giddings to her daughter Hazel. Judging by the stitching quality on Hetty’s three current dresses and her quilt, these were probably all made by Hazel.
Can you find Hetty’s dress fabric in the quilt?
China head made in Germany, doll assembled in Illinois, cotton dresses and quilt made in Nebraska. Gift of Rhyllis Rae Oedekoven 89.24