The Checked Dress and Apron.
The Checked Dress and Apron (also known as Kirsten's On The Trail Outfit) was introduced to Kirsten's Collection as a Short Story outfit in 1999 and retired in 2002. The outfit is associated with the short story Kirsten on the Trail. Retail cost was $22.
Dress[]
Dark blue gingham short sleeved day dress. Bodice and skirt gathered to waistband. Bodice has false tucked placket with four two-hole buttons down front; shoulder seams pulled to back. Dropped sleeves; sleeves are elbow length with puffed tops and side tucks. Skirt has growth tuck. Velcros at center back.
Apron[]
Dark blue wool embroidered apron. Curved bottom edge. Embroidery of red/yellow/blue/white flowers with blue/white leaves, smaller red/yellow flowers, and green vines. Waist tie.
Shawl[]
Yellow woven triangular shawl. Top edge is hemmed under with other two edges left raw to fringe. Red cross embroidery on two bottom edges.
Ribbons[]
Two navy woven blue hair ribbons. These are identical to those in the Ribbons for Kirsten set and the School Dress with Shawl.
Trivia[]
- The outfit could also be purchased with the short story book for $25.