old doll

[Seveen]

my great grandmother was native america

she was born in florida

and my grandmother was born in florida

the main native america tribe here is Seminole

after the fire and when i got my things back

this doll was amongst my stuff

i'm going to do some research on her

she may lead me to my roots

i mentioned it yesterday, and nanook wanted to see her

so here she is . . .

not sure how old she is

my mom remembers her from forever

and my mom will be 80 on feb 1

[Seveen]

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check the stitching on the shoes

[Seveen]

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these beads look like african trade beads

[Seveen]

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the front of her wrap is different from the back

[Kurlie]

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very interesting Seveen. So more than likely the doll is older than your mom. Wow.

[Seveen]

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this is one of my favorites

i've had her for more than 30 years

and she was old when i got her

check out the outfit

[Nanook]

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Oh my she is gorgeous! Happy researching! I hope you can find something about the amazing dolls. Do you have a Seminole cultural center or some such in your area? Tribal Elders might know some things.

[Laurel]

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I love your Indian Doll

Your second doll has Auntie Peggy's eyes ~