Antique Miniature Bonnet Head CHINA DOLL, Original Dress, Sawdust Body

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Antique Miniature Bonnet Head CHINA DOLL, Original Dress, Sawdust Body
Antique Miniature Bonnet Head CHINA DOLL, Original Dress, Sawdust Body
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ANTIQUE CHINA HEADED DOLL
Charming and unusual miniature antique hand painted china headed doll measuring about 8-1/2" in size. Featuring rosy cheeks, blue eyes, bow lips and blond hair underneath a molded bonnet with blue painted bow accent. Her body is stuffed with excelsior or sawdust, and hand made clothing appears to be very old - bodice, collar and 3/4 length sleeves are ecru colored lace, accented with faded green velvet accents around the collar with matching velvet around her waist. Fine ecru colored muslin skirt over matching underskirt is accented with a ruffle - she wears simple muslin pantaloons over stuffed legs - the leg ends are simply turned under and she has no attached legs or shoes.
Condition is as shown - her bisque arm/hand combination is attached by a very fine thread up within her sleeve - I'm assuming without taking her apart that the thread travels around the back of her shoulder - it is wound and tied on each elbow as shown. Gown is very worn with soiling, discoloration, tanning and wear to the lace. I'm guessing doll dates to the late 1800s -- there is soiling up underneath the inner brim of the bonnet from age. I think she is simply charming - hoping someone can give her the love she needs to re-attach the arms. Charming addition to any doll collection or display!
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