05-12-200105-12-2001
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBolton MA
2070
May 12, 2001 10:00 AMCalender
40

Early Papier-mch}Shoulder Head Lady Doll

Sell one like this
$575$500
Auction: Sale #2070 - 2070Location: BoltonDate / Time: May 12, 2001 10:00AM

Description:

Early Papier-mch}Shoulder Head Lady Doll, Germany, c. 1840s, brown painted eyes, smile, black center-part hair, long curls onto shoulders, exposed ears (overall repaint to head),cloth body, separate fingers, period white cotton undergarments, turkey red cotton print dress, ht. 27 in. N.B. Doll has envelope pinned to underwear containing pieces of 1840s newspaper found in doll's head.
Estimate $200-300

Keywords

Germany, Turkey, head