47. Josefina outfits out of the bag.

In December I found an eBay listing for part of Josefina's collection of outfits too good to pass by, even with the risk of them being used.

They were in need of an iron after arriving stuffed into a plastic bag, they did not smell or seem dirty (there are a couple of little stains) I suspect they might have been recently washed dried and then stuffed into the bag. 

The Velcro on some of the pieces looked like they'd been used as a lint brush but that was easily taken care of ( I can only send condolenses to the doll that wore them as she lost a fair bit of hair), 

the Feast Day outfit's Velcro hook side was unsalvageable and would need replacing, on both the skirt and camisa

and the fringe on the  shawl needed some trimming. 

These three pieces weretagged Pleasant   Company so are the oldest out of the bundle. 

The shawl after the trimming and untangling. The fringe has a few bare spots and nearly every strand needed a trim, but I like the result all the same. 

In 2015 I bought Josefinas party dress (worn by Josefina), brand new via American girl online. The bundle included this dress and the black jacket (spencer) and is here worn by Emily, (MYAG #21).  There are a couple of differences.

AG playthings describes the item as pale pink calico. Either the lighting or my eye sight, mine look cream (Emily) to pale yellow (Josefina). 

Emily's pink flowers are definitely lighter than Josefinas, and it's all over not just in one spot- the black vine pattern does not appear to be faded so I think that it's just an older print/bolt of cloth. The lace trim at the hem and bodice is also slightly different. Emily's look like Vs Josefinas are more rounded, Us.

Us

Vs

The jacket (spencer) was in good shape and only missing the top button. Compared to the newer version it appears to be larger though. 

Josefinas 2015 purchase at top, the bundle purchase below. 

2015 purchase (josefina had changed her clothes by the time I got to trying on the spencer)

The older version appears to have more rounded sleeves, and whether it's age or fabric, I also think it was softer

Both are fully lined, have Velcro cuffs, but with a button for adornment, buttons with holes down the front and a press stud at the hem to keep it nice. 

I'm not sure who will end up with this outfit from the bundle, Emily was just nearby at the time. Mariana would be appropriate, but I'm not sure she's wanting to wear clothes from that time anymore ( she's in jeans and a Tshirt at the moment). 

So yay, will show more pics of what else was in the bundle soon.