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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