floor-length dress fits her like it was made for her, with equally impressive antique underwear. Her ensemble is complete with a matching bonnet. A true pioneer lady of her time, it was only fitting that she would be known as " Miss Lula James, " given her historical reference. Today, a visit to McKinney, Texas reflects a modern and prosperous town with a rich western history. Museums, shops and places to eat line its streets. A stroll through McKinney's Pecan Grove Cemetery allows visitors to observe the final resting place of pioneers like Captain " Tuck " Hill and his family, including dear Lula. Looking into McKinney's past and meeting the vibrant historical characters that built and visited this town was exciting for me. To think it all started with an antique wax doll from an estate sale. DOLL NEWS * UFDC.ORG 21http://www.UFDC.ORG