Porcelain or bisque antique doll with blonde hair
Stamped USA and 16 on the neck and shoulder blades. All body parts are the same material. Blonde wig, blue eyes open and close, red lips and other facial features painted on. Belonged to my mother who was born in 1934
My mother played with it as a child, then passed down.
Inherited
No
Hi Julie,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A vintage composition doll
made by Ideal Dolls, circa 1950s
The doll with blonde hair, blue closing eyes and red lips. Wears a vintage (possibly original) straw hat, pink dress with crochet lace trim, knit socks and green leather shoes. Back marked USA / 16.
16 inches tall
CONDITION: minor wear and some crackelure from age
PROVENANCE: inherited
$40-60*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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Thanks, Julie, you're all set.
The doll is 16 inches per measurement and the number 16 between the shoulders