The year was 1788. Forty-eight men of the Ohio Company of Associates arrived at the confluence of the Muskingum and Ohio rivers and established the first permanent settlement in the Northwest Territory. It was named Marietta in honor of Marie Antoinette, the Queen of France, who had aided the young country in its battle for independence from Great Britain.

To celebrate Hometown Holidays with Marietta, Ohio, Middleton Doll will keep in the same tradition and name this limited edition beauty, Antoinette, in honor of the queen from which the city's name was derived.

Our Hometown Holidays baby, Antoinette is designed in honor of these historical times in an 1800's style, exquisite, full-length Christening Gown.

A gathered panel running the full length of her traditional gown is accented with lace insets cascading to rows of layered lace. Each panel is edged with intricate stitching. The back of her gown ties gently together with tiny satin bows.

Her bonnet surrounds her face allowing soft brown bangs to peek from underneath, and emphasizes her crystal blue eyes.

She is sculpted by Reva Schick and assembled in Belpre, Ohio at the factory store. Newborn. Limited Edition of 200.