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Ruby Bailey Doll: Grey and ivory snakeskin printed silk satin suit

Ruby Bailey Doll: Grey and ivory snakeskin printed silk satin suit

Ruby Bailey Doll: Striped Caftan Jumpsuit

Ruby Bailey Doll: Striped Caftan Jumpsuit

Ruby Bailey Doll: The American Indian, "From Sea to Shining Sea"

Ruby Bailey Doll: The American Indian, "From Sea to Shining Sea"

"Bug" evening dress

"Bug" evening dress

"Afrocentric" ensemble comprising coat and tunic

"Afrocentric" ensemble comprising coat and tunic

Ensemble comprising sundress with underskirt and bolero

Ensemble comprising sundress with underskirt and bolero

Evening gown in shirred emerald green silk chiffon with applied green brilliants and beads

Evening gown in shirred emerald green silk chiffon with applied green brilliants and beads

"Africa Speaks" caftan

"Africa Speaks" caftan

"Rose" dress

"Rose" dress

"Boa" dinner ensemble comprising jacket and skirt

"Boa" dinner ensemble comprising jacket and skirt

Day dress with Native American-inspired geometric motifs printed on silk pongee ground

Day dress with Native American-inspired geometric motifs printed on silk pongee ground

"Bullseye" day dress

"Bullseye" day dress

Cape in densely woven deep purple alpaca plush

Cape in densely woven deep purple alpaca plush

Cocktail dress in flocked scarlet leno-weave nylon

Cocktail dress in flocked scarlet leno-weave nylon

"Swirl" day dress and hat

"Swirl" day dress and hat

Ensemble comprising top, pants and skirt

Ensemble comprising top, pants and skirt

Beach ensemble in abstract swirl print of white, fuschia, pink, lime green, turquoise and orange, comprising pants, overblouse, tunic jacket and bag

Beach ensemble in abstract swirl print of white, fuschia, pink, lime green, turquoise and orange, comprising pants, overblouse, tunic jacket and bag

Evening pajamas ensemble with jacket, pants, camisole top, and sash

Evening pajamas ensemble with jacket, pants, camisole top, and sash

Hostess costume comprising green and gold lame jacket and black silk velvet pajama pants

Hostess costume comprising green and gold lame jacket and black silk velvet pajama pants

"Pipe Dream"

"Pipe Dream"

Ruby Bailey Doll: Turquoise-patterned Harem Pant and Midriff Top

Accession number 2004.41.29 
Unique identifier MNY71602 
Description Ruby Bailey Doll: Turquoise-patterned Harem Pant and Midriff Top
Turquoise, green, and brown variegated striped cotton with floral/geometric elements; midriff-length top with band collar; front placket; long sleeve fitted through elbow with lantern puff at lower arm gathered into 1/2" wide cuff; front bodice gathered and drawn below breast, triangular cutaway revealing midriff; hip-pleated ballooning harem pant full through leg, gathered into narrow 1/2" wide cuff at ankle, held at drop waist by 1/2" brown leather yoke belt applied with turquoise glass bead florets, beads, and iridescent green edging; pearlized green fabric slingback sandals. Shown on “cotton sculpture” clay doll with hand-painted features on dark-skinned body; reddish brown human hair; posed standing on square platform with legs apart, hands on hips. 
Dated 1960s 
Object Type fashion doll
Physical dimensions H x W x D 14 1/2 x 7 x 6 in 
File dimensions 18.3 in × 18.3 in at 300dpi
46.5 cm × 46.5 cm at 300dpi 

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