Lot 239

Early Cloth Doll with Black Cape

Estimate: $400 - $800

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$300 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$300,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
Mother Goose-like character white cloth doll with center face seam and very exaggerated features, including prominent nose, shoe-buttons embedded in cut and stitched eyes, eyebrows and a tiny red mouth. She also sports amazing, protruding ears. Back of head has plaque of dark fabric to simulate hair and original clothing including a brown floral cotton dress, dark cape. under breeches and worn stockings. American 3rd quarter 19th century, H 22". Please refer to this link for high-res images. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/u39od4jphu0ntxw/AADRRzK0mmEExXp6SsU6ueVaa?dl=0