Workers’ clothes

The doll’s clothes are an interesting point to talk about. She is wearing a floral blouse and dark red overalls with suspenders, and a fitting dark red newspaper boy hat or a bonnet. Some of the elements of her clothes resemble working class children’s clothing - especially the overalls and the hat. 

Aprons and overalls became a crucial piece in workwear (Pepper, 2024). The mass production of the garments made them accessible to people, especially the working class. The style of the overall and the floral pattern from the blouse resemble a piece from the 20th-century folk-art aesthetic. Her style reminds one of an early 20th century European rural attire.