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Lot 118 - Antique China Head Doll with Molded Black Curly Hair, Cloth Body, and White Cotton Dress
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Lot 118 - Antique China Head Doll with Molded Black Curly Hair, Cloth Body, and White Cotton Dress
Lot 118 - Antique China Head Doll with Molded Black Curly Hair, Cloth Body, and White Cotton Dress
Antique china head doll with a glazed porcelain head and shoulder plate featuring molded black curly hair, painted blue eyes, rosy cheeks, and a closed mouth. The body is cloth with straw stuffing and has porcelain lower arms with painted black hands. The doll wears a white cotton dress with button front closure, lace trim at the neckline, and a lace-trimmed petticoat beneath.
Condition s the nhows paint loss and chipping on the molded hair, with white porcelain exposed in several areas on the top and back of the head. The cloth body is heavily worn, with straw stuffing exposed at the arms, legs, and feet. The dress and undergarments are torn and fragile, with fraying at the shoulders, sleeves, and hem.
Condition s the nhows paint loss and chipping on the molded hair, with white porcelain exposed in several areas on the top and back of the head. The cloth body is heavily worn, with straw stuffing exposed at the arms, legs, and feet. The dress and undergarments are torn and fragile, with fraying at the shoulders, sleeves, and hem.
Auction Date: 11/12/2026
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