This is a porcelain doll that has been in the family for at least 50 years. She has a porcelain head and porcelain feet and hands. The clothing appear original linen and the clothing all appears to be hand stitched. There does not appear to be tags or identifying markings to my eye. The doll measures approximately 20 inches in length. The dimenions of the face is approximately 3.5 inches long and 2 inches wide across the forehead.
This has been in the family for at least 3 generations. To my knowledge it has never been exhibited, and it has spent most of its time in storage.
Dear Stephen,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A vintage painted porcelain and cloth doll
American, late 19th Century
The china head with blond hair and blue eyes, china hands and feet, wearing what appears to be original cotton and lace clothing, apparently unmarked.
20 inches long
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition.
PROVENANCE: inherited
$60-90*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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