Share your favorites on Show & Tell

very old paper mache or composition doll mexico ?

In Dolls > Composition Dolls > Show & Tell.
ronsoverstuffedattic's items22 of 33uneeda doll Baby Trix Dollikin wets and talks ?antique Japanese sake rice cups pearl inlay unusually old skilled craftsmanship
1
Love it
0
Like it

ManikinManikin loves this.
Add to collection

    Please create an account, or Log in here

    If you don't have an account, create one here.


    Create a Show & TellReport as inappropriate


    Posted 12 years ago

    ronsoverst…
    (33 items)

    This is one of hundreds of dolls from the same owner. There were many unusual dolls but this one really sticks out in my mind. Maybe because as an artist I like hand made things.
    It seems that someone spent a good deal of effort and skill to paint and fashion this doll as well as create it.
    It looks like a real piece of folk art.
    Anyone have any clues about its origin or age?
    Manakin I am anxious to hear what you have go say. It seems to resemble some antique dolls.
    Ron

    Unsolved Mystery

    Help us close this case. Add your knowledge below.

    logo
    Composition Dolls
    See all
    Doll Doctor Renew Your 13-27
    Doll Doctor Renew Your 13-27" Compo...
    $35
    Orig. CARE REPAIR for Composition Dolls FILLS HOLES/REBUILDS Colorado Doll Faire
    Orig. CARE REPAIR for Composition D...
    $12
    The Original COMPOSITION REPAIR KIT with Craze Control & Care Repair! READ
    The Original COMPOSITION REPAIR KIT...
    $18
    1/6 Dolls Accessories Clothes For 11.5
    1/6 Dolls Accessories Clothes For 1...
    $3
    logo
    Doll Doctor Renew Your 13-27
    Doll Doctor Renew Your 13-27" Compo...
    $35
    See all

    Comments

    1. ronsoverstuffedattic, 12 years ago
      Yes very skillfully painted. The fabric is also unusual. Looks like fabric taken from actual clothes.
    2. Manikin Manikin, 12 years ago
      Hi Ron
      She is a novelty doll made for tourists from around 1950. She is made of composition and her floss hair is very common to see Mexico use on their dolls .
    3. ronsoverstuffedattic, 12 years ago
      I love the folk art feeling of it.
      Ron

    Want to post a comment?

    Create an account or login in order to post a comment.