Dear Dr. Richards,
The close-up of this fabric looks like an even-weave pattern in linen
fibers. Some of the strands are thinner than others and that is what I
am basing my determination on. The one lady who collects and sells these
Skookum dolls online, also provides the history of them at:
http://www.skookumgal.com/ She states that the patent for the dolls was
granted in 1914, and that they were made for fifty years.
Hope this helps.
Patricia Cummings
http://www.quiltersmuse.com
Dr. Elizabeth A Richards wrote:
> One of my students at Queen's University is conserving a Skookum
> Doll. Unfortunately the label with the date is missing. I am
> wondering if anyone recognizes this fabric from the doll's sewn on
> fabric (which is placed like a shirt or dress).
>
> Is there any place I might contact that has a collection of these dolls?
>
> Elizabeth Richards
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