Posted 11 years ago
knutte1
(76 items)
Couldn't resist this little doll whose only 3 1/2 inches tall.
Her body is completely porcelain. I'm unsure if she's from the 1800's or 1930's. She might be German. Anyone have a clue?
Porcelain Doll 3 1/2 inches tall | ||
| China Dolls53 of 81 |  |  |
German made Yours is a China (Glazed bisque) Frozen Charlie Doll or Frozen Charlotte dolls were popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States. Smaller versions of the dolls were also known as penny dolls, because they were often sold for a cent, Most were made in Germany and some in Japan . The vary in quality and looks .They are by both names Charlie and Charolette ,boy or girl . Very nice find !
here is a example of one close to yours
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Frozen-Charlotte-for-Collage-c-1890-Buy-5-lots-and-get-a-free-shipping-/131058688188?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e83b4e0bc&nma=true&si=N2Y4WhtswTe%252BFYczeUSDyLj1nAc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Thank you Manikin. She just caught my eye at an estate sale. I knew very little about her.
Your welcome they are very nice and collectible dolls :-)