"Skookums" – a truly wonderful example, circa 1920. Designed by Mary McAboy of Missoula, Montana, and manufactured by various companies, this eleven and one-half inch example features a molded composition face, black mohair wig styled in braids, and a brown cloth body with separate articulated arms and legs. She retains her original costume of printed cotton, paper head band with feather, and a wool blanket. In good condition overall due to normal wear and light soil, a very nice bonus is the adorable "baby" that can be found in its cradle board upon Mama's back.

$265.00

Circa 1892, from the Arnold Print Works of North Adams, Massachusetts, here is a single version of "German" from the set of Palmer Cox Brownies. Great on the doll room wall, shelf, or even your Christmas tree.

Measures: 6-3/4" tall.

$125.00

Amazing personality can be achieved by the art of needle sculpting, evidenced by this pair of cloth dolls from the company of the artist Bernard Ravca. Stockinette was manipulated and then painted to create detailed faces. These dolls are clearly labeled "Made in France", which would date them between 1924 and 1939.
The detailed costumes denote the two as French peasants – her tag reads "Bourguignonne" and his reads "Picard". Accessories include a walking stick for him and she carries a strand of flax ready for spinning.
The overall condition of the two is quite good, with just fading to the fronts of both dolls.
Note that these dolls are shown on stands – something rarely seen on this site. The stands are impressed "Kimport Dolls" and are rarities in their own right.

She measures: 10-1/2" tall
He measures: 9-3/4" tall

$325.00 for the two.

For the collector of Teddy Roosevelt-abilia items, here is a rarity! A five-piece composition fellow in the molded Rough Rider costume. This example features a great molded hat, and even painted-on specs – who would have guessed?
In good condition, save for loose stringing and some flaking to boots.

Measures: 4 7/8" tall

$495.00

An artful display of two Japanese Samurai upon a black lacquer decorated wooden base. Features include a rearing horse upon which one warrior is poised for attack. Details include intricate costumes, foliage and a faux rock. Condition is good, with scattered normal wear, fading and minor losses. Circa 1950s.

Base measures: 2" T x 15-1/2" W x 7" D
Measures: 14" tall, overall

$350.00

"Little Miss Blue Eyes" measures 22" tall. That isn't her official name, but one we gave her, as those eyes are expression-filled! Her actual name is "Golden Locks" from the Saalfield Publishing Co. Printed details include very detailed eyes, lashes and curly locks complete with a hair ribbon and bows. Her darling underwear includes "ribbons" woven through "eyelet", more bows and do not miss her striped stockings and boots!
Can't you hear her begging for a blue dress?

$225.00
HOLD for D.

For the candy box collectors, we offer a composition French Commedia dell Arte figure that originally held a sweet treat in the receptacle that fits inside the base. The paper label on the underside reads:

POÉT
19 Rúe d' Antin
Paris, France
1924 Chestnut Street
Phila., PA.

SOLD
Thank you, E.

14-1/2" printed cloth child from the Cocheco Manufacturing Co. of Lawrence, New York & Philadelphia,1889. Designed by Celia and Charity Smith, this charmer features nice coloring and detail, and is offered "wearing" only her printed underwear and fancy red slippers. Condition is fair to good, due to slight fading, staining, and a repair to a tear on the back of her right foot...although we are happy to report she is excited about finding a very loving home.

$225.00

Probably far more difficult to come by than the dolls themselves, we offer four volumes related to the dolls of Käthe Kruse. Here we offer as a group:

Katy Kruse at The Seaside
The Katy Kruse Dolly Book 1927
The Katy Kruse Play Book 1930
Bei Spiel und Sport, 1929

The works show marvelous Käthe Kruse dolls in color plates, participating in childhood activities. Entertaining, and a wonderful reference for original costumes. Dolls featured include the Doll I and Schlenkerchen, among others. The overall condition is very good, the 1929 volume does have a bit of wear to the dust jacket.

SOLD
Thank you, J.

This colorfully dressed souvenir doll from Norah Wellings features a velvet mask face with painted features, and abundant charm. He wears a brilliant costume of velvet and felt.
In good condition overall, showing normal wear and light soil.

Measures: 8-1/4" tall

$150.00