Wool? Looks like straw inside? No markings of origin anywhere to be found.
Passed down from family member at least two generations
Hi Daniel,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An antique papier mache and straw character doll
American or European, late 19th/early 20th Century
Depicting a young boy with papier mache head, blond hair, wool cap, jacket, pants and scarf, painted linen feet, the linen body stuffed with straw, unmarked
12 inches high
CONDITION: with wear but appears to be in original condition.
PROVENANCE: inherited
$250-350*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.
Thanks, Daniel, you're all set.
Hello, just checking in. Did you receive my message? The doll is 12 inches high, head is most likely paper mache as it does not appear to be plastic or porcelain. Thanks!