Grandpa and Grandma Dolls From Ellis Island

Elderly doll immigrants from France, then Ellis Island to the United States.

       This photograph of Grandma and Grandpa Doll was taken on Ellis Island a few moments after they arrived in this country.

       They are dressed as they used to dress in France.

       Grandma wears a white bonnet and black satin waist, checked skirt, black silk apron and black silk mitts. Her shoulder shawl is black lace. The only jewelry that she wears is a heavy gold chain.

       Both of these dear old people wear wooden shoes. Grandpa wears red socks, gray trousers, a blue velvet smock, blue neck handkerchief and a black cap.

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