Crochet Tutorial: Bluebell Victorian Bunny – Free Crochet Pattern

Crochet Tutorial: Bluebell Victorian Bunny – Free Crochet Pattern

This elegant crochet bunny set brings together a soft heirloom look, a shabby chic palette, and collectible doll styling in one charming handmade design. If you love amigurumi dolls, cottagecore nursery decor, handmade bunny dolls, and giftable crochet toys that look ready for an Etsy shop or boutique display, this pattern was written for you.

The finished set includes a dressed Victorian-style bunny, a ruffled sunhat, puff sleeves, layered bluebell skirt, little shoes, a basket, a lace-style cloth, and a tiny hedgehog companion. It is ideal for anyone searching for crochet bunny pattern, stuffed rabbit doll, handmade nursery gift, crochet collector doll, or amigurumi woodland friend inspiration.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US English crochet terms and is designed to closely recreate the exact visual style of the bunny and hedgehog shown in the image.

The bunny is worked mostly in continuous rounds. The clothing and accessories are made as separate pieces, then stitched in place to preserve the layered Victorian silhouette.

The shaping is very important in this design. The head is slightly oversized, the body is narrow and softly tapered, the legs are slim and straight, and the arms are light and gently bent. The ears are long and relaxed, falling beside the face under the hat brim.

The skirt uses two visible layers, with the upper overskirt shorter than the lower skirt. The hat has a deeply ruffled brim. The hedgehog is small, rounded, and compact so it looks like a secondary companion rather than a second main character.

Materials

  • Main bunny yarn: light beige or oatmeal cotton yarn, DK weight
  • Blouse yarn: cream or warm ivory cotton yarn, DK weight
  • Skirt yarn: dusty blue cotton yarn, DK weight
  • Trim yarn: pale cream cotton yarn, fingering or light DK
  • Embroidery yarn: olive green and muted periwinkle blue for bluebell flowers
  • Shoes and basket yarn: medium brown cotton yarn, DK weight
  • Hedgehog face yarn: light beige cotton yarn, DK weight
  • Hedgehog spines yarn: medium to dark brown boucle, bobble-texture yarn, or standard DK brown used with bobble stitches
  • Leaf wrap yarn: moss green cotton yarn, DK weight
  • Scarf stripes: cream and muted red scraps
  • Hook: 2.25 mm for most pieces
  • Optional smaller hook: 2.0 mm for fine trim and basket handle
  • Safety eyes: 6 mm for bunny, 4 mm for hedgehog
  • Toy stuffing
  • Tapestry needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Fine florist wire, optional for basket handle stability
  • Blush, optional for cheeks

Finished Size

  • Bunny: approximately 24 to 27 cm tall from feet to top of head, not including hat brim height
  • Hedgehog: approximately 8 to 9 cm tall
  • Basket: approximately 4 cm tall

Gauge and Tension

Gauge is less important than keeping a firm amigurumi fabric with no holes. Your stitches should be tight enough that stuffing does not show through.

This design looks best when the fabric is smooth and compact. The bunny in the image has small, even stitches and a refined surface, so avoid a loose tension.

Abbreviations

  • MR = magic ring
  • ch = chain
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • sc = single crochet
  • inc = 2 sc in same stitch
  • dec = invisible decrease
  • hdc = half double crochet
  • dc = double crochet
  • tr = treble crochet
  • BLO = back loop only
  • FLO = front loop only
  • st = stitch
  • sts = stitches
  • bobble = 4 dc bobble unless stated otherwise

Color Notes

The photographed look depends heavily on color balance. Use a warm beige for the bunny body, not pink or gray. The blouse should be creamy rather than bright white. The skirt is a dusty medium blue with embroidered bluebells and olive stems along the lower hem.

The hat should match the bunny body color family but appear slightly straw-like. The shoes and basket should be a medium warm brown. The hedgehog should have a beige face, deep brown textured back, green leaf wrap, and a tiny striped scarf with cream and muted red.

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Important Construction Notes

  • The bunny is made from legs upward as separate legs joined into one body.
  • The head is stitched to the body after both are fully stuffed.
  • The blouse texture is created as a fitted separate top.
  • The upper skirt layer is attached over the lower skirt.
  • The ears are sewn low on the side of the head and angled downward.
  • The hat sits deep over the forehead and lightly overlaps the ear line.
  • The basket and cloth are detachable unless you choose to tack them in place.

Bunny Legs Make 2

With beige yarn:

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Round 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
  4. Round 4: 18 sc in BLO. (18)
  5. Round 5: 18 sc. (18)
  6. Round 6: 5 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 2 sc. (16)
  7. Round 7: 4 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 2 sc. (14)
  8. Round 8: 14 sc. (14)
  9. Round 9: 4 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec. (12)
  10. Round 10 to 23: 12 sc. (12 each round)

Stuff the foot firmly and the leg lightly. Flatten the top opening. Do not fasten off the first leg. Fasten off the second leg.

Joining the Legs and Making the Body

Continue from first leg.

  1. Round 24: Ch 3 and join to second leg with 1 sc. Sc in next 11 sts around second leg, 3 sc in chain side, 12 sc around first leg, 3 sc on opposite side of chain. (30)
  2. Round 25: 13 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 13 sc. (32)
  3. Round 26: 32 sc. (32)
  4. Round 27: 14 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 12 sc. (30)
  5. Round 28: 30 sc. (30)
  6. Round 29: 13 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 11 sc. (28)
  7. Round 30: 28 sc. (28)
  8. Round 31: 5 sc, dec, 12 sc, dec, 7 sc. (26)
  9. Round 32: 26 sc. (26)
  10. Round 33: 5 sc, dec, 10 sc, dec, 7 sc. (24)
  11. Round 34: 24 sc. (24)
  12. Round 35: 4 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec, 8 sc. (22)
  13. Round 36: 22 sc. (22)

Begin stuffing the body. Keep the hips and lower torso softly rounded. The waist should narrow slightly, but not sharply.

  1. Round 37: 22 sc in BLO. (22)
  2. Round 38: 22 sc. (22)
  3. Round 39: 3 sc, inc, 7 sc, inc, 10 sc. (24)
  4. Round 40: 24 sc. (24)
  5. Round 41: 4 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc, 10 sc. (26)
  6. Round 42: 26 sc. (26)
  7. Round 43: 5 sc, inc, 9 sc, inc, 10 sc. (28)
  8. Round 44: 28 sc. (28)
  9. Round 45: 6 sc, inc, 10 sc, inc, 10 sc. (30)
  10. Round 46: 30 sc. (30)
  11. Round 47: 7 sc, inc, 11 sc, inc, 10 sc. (32)
  12. Round 48: 32 sc. (32)

The upper body should be modestly rounded but still slim. This bunny is not chubby. The shape should feel like a doll, not a plush cushion.

  1. Round 49: 6 sc, dec, 10 sc, dec, 10 sc. (30)
  2. Round 50: 30 sc. (30)
  3. Round 51: 5 sc, dec, 9 sc, dec, 10 sc. (28)
  4. Round 52: 28 sc. (28)
  5. Round 53: 4 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec, 10 sc. (26)
  6. Round 54: 26 sc. (26)
  7. Round 55: 3 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 10 sc. (24)
  8. Round 56: 24 sc. (24)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing head to body. Finish stuffing the body firmly at the neck opening.

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Bunny Head

With beige yarn:

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Round 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
  4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
  5. Round 5: 3 sc, inc x6. (30)
  6. Round 6: 4 sc, inc x6. (36)
  7. Round 7: 5 sc, inc x6. (42)
  8. Round 8: 6 sc, inc x6. (48)
  9. Round 9: 7 sc, inc x6. (54)
  10. Round 10 to 18: 54 sc. (54 each round)

Insert 6 mm safety eyes between Rounds 13 and 14, spacing them 10 stitches apart. The eyes in the image are simple black dots with a sweet, neutral expression, so keep them level and not too wide.

Start stuffing firmly, especially the lower half. Shape the face so the front is smooth and slightly rounded, not flattened.

  1. Round 19: 7 sc, dec x6. (48)
  2. Round 20: 6 sc, dec x6. (42)
  3. Round 21: 5 sc, dec x6. (36)
  4. Round 22: 4 sc, dec x6. (30)
  5. Round 23: 3 sc, dec x6. (24)

Continue stuffing very firmly. The head should hold its shape well because the hat sits on top of it.

  1. Round 24: 2 sc, dec x6. (18)
  2. Round 25: sc, dec x6. (12)
  3. Round 26: dec x6. (6)

Fasten off and close.

Muzzle Shaping and Nose

The bunny in the image has a tiny, subtle embroidered nose and a soft split-mouth detail rather than a large protruding muzzle. Keep this section delicate.

  • Using beige yarn, make a very small horizontal stitch cluster centered between the eyes and about 4 rounds below them.
  • With slightly darker beige or light brown embroidery thread, stitch a tiny upside-down triangle nose or narrow satin nose about 2 stitches wide.
  • Add a short vertical stitch downward from the nose.
  • Add two tiny curved mouth stitches, one to each side, for the gentle smile shown in the image.

Bunny Ears Make 2

With beige yarn:

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Round 3 to 5: 12 sc. (12 each round)
  4. Round 6: 4 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec. (10)
  5. Round 7 to 18: 10 sc. (10 each round)
  6. Round 19: 3 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec. (8)
  7. Round 20 to 28: 8 sc. (8 each round)

Do not stuff. Flatten lightly and fold the base. Sew the ears to the head at about eye-line height when viewed from the side, slightly behind the face centerline. Angle them downward so they drape along the cheeks like in the image.

Bunny Arms Make 2

With beige yarn:

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Round 3: 12 sc in BLO. (12)
  4. Round 4: 12 sc. (12)
  5. Round 5: 3 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec. (10)
  6. Round 6 to 8: 10 sc. (10 each round)
  7. Round 9: 2 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec. (8)
  8. Round 10 to 18: 8 sc. (8 each round)

Stuff only the hand and lower arm lightly. Flatten the top and sew closed. Leave a long tail for attaching.

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Puff Sleeve Cuffs Make 2

With cream yarn:

  1. Round 1: 12 sc in MR, join with sl st. (12)
  2. Round 2: ch 1, 12 sc in BLO, join. (12)
  3. Round 3: ch 1, repeat 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st around. (18)
  4. Round 4: ch 1, 18 sc, join. (18)
  5. Round 5: ch 1, repeat 2 sc in next st, sl st in next st around for a tiny ruffled edge. Fasten off.

Slide each cuff over the arm and stitch in place close to the upper arm. These create the soft puffed sleeve edge seen in the image.

Cream Blouse

The blouse is fitted, slightly textured, and ends at the waist under the overskirt. It has a high, simple neckline and rounded short sleeves created by the separate cuffs.

Work from the bottom upward in joined rounds with cream yarn.

  1. Round 1: Ch 25, join to form a ring carefully without twisting. (25)
  2. Round 2: ch 1, 25 sc around. (25)
  3. Round 3: ch 1, 25 sc in BLO. (25)
  4. Round 4: ch 1, 25 sc. (25)
  5. Round 5: ch 1, 3 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc, 11 sc. (27)
  6. Round 6: ch 1, 27 sc. (27)
  7. Round 7: ch 1, 4 sc, inc, 9 sc, inc, 12 sc. (29)
  8. Round 8: ch 1, 29 sc. (29)

Now create arm openings.

  1. Round 9: ch 1, 5 sc, ch 4, skip 4 sts, 11 sc, ch 4, skip 4 sts, 5 sc. (29 including chains)
  2. Round 10: ch 1, sc around including 4 sc over each chain space. (29)
  3. Round 11 to 13: ch 1, 29 sc. (29 each round)
  4. Round 14: ch 1, 4 sc, dec, 9 sc, dec, 12 sc. (27)
  5. Round 15: ch 1, 27 sc. (27)
  6. Round 16: ch 1, 3 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec, 12 sc. (25)

Fasten off with a long tail. Fit the blouse onto the bunny body before permanently sewing the back seam. If needed, stitch the blouse directly onto the body to keep it smooth.

Lower Skirt

With dusty blue yarn, work from top down.

  1. Round 1: Ch 24, join. (24)
  2. Round 2: ch 1, 24 sc. (24)
  3. Round 3: ch 1, repeat 3 sc, inc around. (30)
  4. Round 4: ch 1, 30 sc. (30)
  5. Round 5: ch 1, repeat 4 sc, inc around. (36)
  6. Round 6: ch 1, 36 sc. (36)
  7. Round 7: ch 1, repeat 5 sc, inc around. (42)
  8. Round 8: ch 1, 42 sc. (42)
  9. Round 9: ch 1, repeat 6 sc, inc around. (48)
  10. Round 10 to 13: ch 1, 48 sc. (48 each round)
  11. Round 14: ch 1, repeat 7 sc, inc around. (54)
  12. Round 15 to 18: ch 1, 54 sc. (54 each round)

Hem trim:

  1. Round 19: Join pale cream yarn. Ch 1, in FLO only work repeat 2 sc in next st, sl st in next st around for a delicate edge. Fasten off.

The lower skirt should fall just below the knee and flare gently. Do not overstuff the body under the skirt or the silhouette will become too stiff.

Upper Overskirt

With dusty blue yarn:

  1. Round 1: Ch 28, join. (28)
  2. Round 2: ch 1, 28 sc. (28)
  3. Round 3: ch 1, repeat 3 sc, inc around. (35)
  4. Round 4: ch 1, 35 sc. (35)
  5. Round 5: ch 1, repeat 4 sc, inc around. (42)
  6. Round 6 to 8: ch 1, 42 sc. (42 each round)
  7. Round 9: ch 1, repeat 5 sc, inc around. (49)
  8. Round 10 to 11: ch 1, 49 sc. (49 each round)

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Finish with one round of hdc around, then fasten off. Sew this layer over the upper portion of the lower skirt so it sits like a separate short apron layer, ending around mid-skirt.

Bluebell Flower Embroidery on Lower Skirt

This detail is essential to the photographed design. Place the floral band close to the lower hem of the bottom skirt only.

  • Use olive green yarn to stitch small vertical stems, each about 2 to 3 stitches tall.
  • Add two tiny slanted side leaves near the stem base.
  • With muted periwinkle blue, add 3 to 4 small detached chain or lazy daisy petals hanging from the upper stem tip.
  • Repeat around the front hem, spacing motifs about 4 to 5 stitches apart.
  • Focus the decoration on the visible front section if you prefer not to embroider all the way around.

Sunhat Crown

With warm beige straw-toned yarn:

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Round 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
  4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
  5. Round 5: 3 sc, inc x6. (30)
  6. Round 6: 4 sc, inc x6. (36)
  7. Round 7: 5 sc, inc x6. (42)
  8. Round 8 to 12: 42 sc. (42 each round)

Sunhat Brim

  1. Round 13: in FLO, repeat 6 sc, inc around. (48)
  2. Round 14: 48 sc. (48)
  3. Round 15: repeat 7 sc, inc around. (54)
  4. Round 16: 54 sc. (54)
  5. Round 17: repeat 8 sc, inc around. (60)
  6. Round 18: 60 sc. (60)
  7. Round 19: repeat 9 sc, inc around. (66)
  8. Round 20: 66 sc. (66)

Ruffle edging:

  1. Round 21: ch 1, repeat 2 hdc in next st, 2 dc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, sl st in next st around. Fasten off.

The brim should wave naturally into rounded scalloped ruffles like the image. Light steaming can help, but do not flatten it completely.

Basket Base and Sides

With brown yarn:

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Round 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
  4. Round 4: 18 sc in BLO. (18)
  5. Round 5 to 8: 18 sc. (18 each round)

Fasten off.

Basket Handle

With brown yarn and optional fine wire:

  1. Ch 16.
  2. Row 1: starting in second chain from hook, 15 sl st.

Fasten off leaving long tails. Curve into a handle and stitch to opposite basket sides. If using wire, wrap the crochet strip over the wire before stitching in place.

Lace-Style Cloth

With cream yarn:

  1. Ch 15.
  2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (14)
  3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, 14 sc in BLO. (14)
  4. Row 3 to 14: repeat Row 2.

Border:

  1. Work evenly around all four sides. On the long sides, repeat sc, ch 2, skip 1 st. On the corners, work sc, ch 2, sc.
  2. For a softer lace effect, add one more round of sl st into each sc and 2 sc in each ch-2 space.

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This cloth is folded and held in the bunny’s left hand in the image.

Shoes Make 2

With brown yarn:

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Round 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
  4. Round 4: 18 sc in BLO. (18)
  5. Round 5: 18 sc. (18)
  6. Round 6: 5 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 3 sc. (16)
  7. Round 7: 4 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 2 sc. (14)
  8. Round 8: 14 sc.

Fasten off and stitch around the foot opening on the bunny.

Shoe straps, make 2:

  1. Ch 12.
  2. Row 1: sl st in second ch from hook and across. (11)

Wrap each strap over the front ankle and tie or stitch like the crossed laces shown in the image.

Hedgehog Body

With beige yarn:

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Round 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
  4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
  5. Round 5 to 7: 24 sc. (24 each round)
  6. Round 8: 2 sc, dec x6. (18)
  7. Round 9: 18 sc. (18)
  8. Round 10: sc, dec x6. (12)

Insert 4 mm eyes between Rounds 5 and 6, about 5 stitches apart. Embroider a small dark nose centered one round below the eyes. Stuff firmly.

  1. Round 11: dec x6. (6)

Fasten off and close.

Hedgehog Spines Cap

With dark brown yarn:

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Round 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
  4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
  5. Round 5: 3 sc, inc x6. (30)
  6. Round 6 to 8: 30 sc. (30 each round)

Texture round:

  1. Round 9: repeat bobble, sc around. (15 bobbles, 15 sc spaces)
  2. Round 10: 30 sc.
  3. Round 11: repeat bobble, sc around.

Fasten off with a long tail. Sew onto the hedgehog body so the textured cap covers the back and top of the head, leaving the face open.

Hedgehog Tiny Arms Make 2

With beige yarn:

  1. Round 1: 4 sc in MR. (4)
  2. Round 2 to 5: 4 sc. (4 each round)

Fasten off, no stuffing. Sew to the front sides of the body.

Leaf Wrap for Hedgehog

With moss green yarn, make 3 leaves.

  1. Ch 7.
  2. Work along the chain: sl st in second ch, sc in next, hdc in next, dc in next, hdc in next, sc in last.
  3. Turn to opposite side of chain and work sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st.

Fasten off each leaf. Stitch the leaves overlapping across the hedgehog front like a small shawl or collar.

Striped Scarf for Hedgehog

With cream yarn, ch 16.

  1. Row 1: starting in second ch from hook, 15 sc.
  2. Rows 2 to 3: ch 1, turn, 15 sc.
  3. Change to muted red for Row 4: 15 sc.
  4. Change to cream for Row 5: 15 sc.

Fasten off. Wrap around the hedgehog neck area under the leaves and stitch in place.

Optional Hedgehog Feet

If you want the hedgehog to stand more securely, stitch two tiny beige ovals under the base using simple embroidery or make two flat circles:

  • Round 1: 4 sc in MR.
  • Round 2: inc around to 8.
  • Fasten off and sew under the body.

Assembly Order

  1. Sew bunny head to body.
  2. Sew ears to head, angled downward.
  3. Sew arms to the upper body just below the neckline.
  4. Slide on and secure blouse.
  5. Attach lower skirt at waist.
  6. Sew upper overskirt over the lower skirt.
  7. Add embroidered bluebells.
  8. Stitch shoe pieces and straps on feet.
  9. Place hat on head and secure with a few invisible stitches.
  10. Assemble basket.
  11. Fold and place lace cloth in one hand.
  12. Place basket in the other hand or tack it lightly to the hand.
  13. Assemble hedgehog and accessories.

Placement Details for Accuracy

The bunny’s arms in the image hang close to the body, not stretched outward. Sew them so the hands rest naturally at skirt level. The left arm should slightly angle inward to hold the cloth. The right arm should angle a little forward to support the basket.

The hat should sit low enough that the ruffled brim frames the face. Keep the brim wider at the sides and top. The ears should emerge from beneath the brim and fall straight downward with a soft inward curve.

The skirt should cover the upper legs and stop above the ankles so the shoes remain visible. The overskirt should begin at the waist and end around the upper third to middle of the lower skirt.

The hedgehog should be proportionally tiny next to the bunny, reaching only about knee height. Place it close to the bunny’s right foot for the best visual match.

Stuffing and Shaping Tips

  • Stuff the feet firmly so the bunny stands balanced.
  • Stuff the legs lightly above the ankle so they stay slender.
  • Shape the hips with your fingers while stuffing for a gentle skirt support.
  • Keep the neck opening firm so the head does not wobble.
  • Stuff the head very firmly to support the hat.
  • Do not stuff the ears.
  • Use minimal stuffing in the arms.

Beginner-Friendly Accuracy Tips

  • Count every round carefully. The doll shape depends on consistent stitch counts.
  • Use invisible decreases. This keeps the surface smooth and refined.
  • Test fit clothing as you go. Cotton yarn can vary slightly by brand.
  • Sew before fully securing. Pin placement first to check proportions.
  • Keep embroidery delicate. Small details suit this doll better than bold features.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Sew the head centered and straight, then attach the ears slightly behind the face line so they fall softly under the hat. Embroider a tiny nose, short vertical mouth line, and small curved smile. Add a hint of blush if desired, but keep the face simple, gentle, and classic.

Care Notes

Display is best for this doll, but gentle play is possible if all pieces are securely sewn. Avoid heavy pulling on the hat brim, basket handle, and hedgehog leaves. Keep away from prolonged moisture and direct heat.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

  • Head firmly stuffed and centered
  • Ears sewn low and draping downward
  • Blouse smooth with puff sleeve cuffs visible
  • Two-layer blue skirt attached neatly
  • Bluebell embroidery added near hem
  • Hat brim ruffled and framing face
  • Shoes and ties attached
  • Basket and cloth positioned naturally
  • Hedgehog face and spines balanced

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean with a barely damp cloth and mild soap. Do not machine wash if the basket handle contains wire or if blush has been added. Reshape while drying flat. Store away from dust and sunlight, and use acid-free tissue if keeping the doll in a box for long-term preservation.

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