Apron has circular cutwork backed with the fabric used in the dress. Small wool felt bees and a bird create a three dimensional element. The tall wool felt cone shaped hat has a vintage trim border, white flowers, seed bead edge. Vintage lace slip under the dress, and cotton checked bloomers. Fabric shoes replicate the pattern in the dress

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