Posted 9 years ago
hawaiianfi…
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Doll is roughly 17"
I did not try and see if there is a makers mark yet.
I will update when i have more info.
But i figured in the meantime i would share. Maybe someone has some insight.
thanks for looking.
Minerva Co made most of these metal doll heads 1900s-1930s . It should be marked on front at bottom of chest plate . They did painted eyes and and glass eye version .
Ill take a look, thank you for your help.
Aww! Sweet!
let me know if you see mark it might be a horseshoe stamp and or say Minerva .
The clothes are sewn on and preventing me from seeing the chest. I am reluctant to cut off clothes.
I second Manikin's comment. Looks like a metal head. Is the shoulder plate damaged, due to the way the fabric is positioned over it?
the left shoulder i think is damaged or split. It doesnt have the same shape. Chinaheads, i think you are spot on. i am just a bit reluctant to perform the needed surgery to find out.
Unless you're thinking of selling it and need to show any damage in photos, I wouldn't worry too much about removing the fabric. It's likely keeping the damage together (maybe a seam split?), I'm guessing that's the reason the sew holes haven't been utilized.
Agree don't undo cloth which appears to be holding head in place . She has a low monetary value in today's market , so I would just enjoy her as she is :-)