16" CafeAuLait Spill Curl c1870 China-Head in Shadowbox

Collectibles : Dolls, Figures

 

Circa 1870s, this gorgeous cafe-au-lait spill-curl china shoulderhead doll is 16" tall attached in a gold-painted shadowbox frame. She has rosy cheeks, smiling mouth, watery-blue painted eyes with red & black lid lines, and eyebrows matching her hair. Her lower arms are bisque on a gusset-jointed kid body – the doll has been in this frame for decades and we haven't removed her, but there is no evidence of sawdust leaking, head or body damage. The taffeta dress has a charming pink, blue and peach floral print trimmed with black velvet ribbon. Matching antique lace-hemmed petticoat & pantaloons are underneath, along with perfect vintage kid ankle-tie shoes and the remains of brown knit stockings. A faux-pearl necklace, stitched at the neckline of her dress to stay in place, finishes this wonderful package. As you know china dolls are unmarked. The frame measures 25" tall x 19.5" wide and 5" deep, with glass front, black velvet lining and hanging wire in back – the frame is sturdy and solid with no damage. She's such a cheerful soul!!

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Item ID: 878