Carmel Doll Shop -Dollhouse Dolls-


Created in the manner of eighteenth-century rolled linen dolls, this early, handmade cloth English Dollhouse Family is extremely rare. Each doll is composed of a stuffed linen body with rolled linen limbs, and stuffed heads that feature stitched and needle-sculpted facial features.



The very style-conscious ladies of the household all wear classic gowns of the period, complete with leg o' mutton sleeves, beautifully composed of gauzy, printed cottons. Each of their hairstyles is a triumph in braided thread – styled and stiffened into Apollo's knots! Each of their cheeks is delicately smudged with a trace of blush, for a perfectly healthy complexion, while the grande dame wears a choker of cut steel beads. The gentlemen's hair is of heavy gray thread, their faces both feature moustaches and each wear black suits with glazed cotton doubling as a starched shirtfront. Father and Son both display watch chains from their vests. A unique family of dolls with an air of elegance, created by a true, alas unknown, artisan. The family measures: 5-1/4" to 6-1/2" in height. SOLD Thank you, L.


A darling little Frozen Charlotte Pincushion, who could easily do double duty in one of your dollhouses as an early China child! Measures: 2-1/4" in height. SOLD Thank you, S.


Handsome Dollhouse Gentleman with nicely painted features, including rare brown eyes, and a molded, black moustache. On a cloth body with bisque limbs featuring painted black shoes (repairs), he is dressed for a day on the water in a navy blue polished cotton suit and straw hat. An ascot at his throat makes a colorful and very dapper statement. Measures: 7" overall. SOLD Thank you, S.


Darling dollhouse Child with a bisque head, nicely painted features and a molded curly hairstyle. On a cloth body with bisque limbs and black painted shoes (flat feet), she wears an original printed cotton dress (distressed) with a sweet embroidered apron and lace cap. Pink silk ribbon adds a cheerful touch. This lovely little lady stands 5” tall. SOLD Thank you, D.


An extremely rare dollhouse doll is this early Gentleman who dates circa 1830-40 – a German molded papier-mâché on a wooden articulated body. Features include a period side-parted hairstyle (touch ups to flaking) a finely painted mouth and black painted eyes and he boasts a very nice complexion with minor crazing, although there is a touch-ups to the tip of his nose. Dressed in a fashionable suit of clothes, he wears a tailored coat and high-waisted wool trousers, creating a very tall slender silhouette. This man-about-town stands 6" in height. SOLD Thank you, M.


Very cute dollhouse Child with a bisque head, nicely painted features and a wavy blond molded hairstyle. On a cloth body with bisque limbs and black painted two-strap shoes, she wears a darling plaid jumper-style dress, with a white cotton blouse underneath. Her lace bonnet is a lovely addition! Little sister stands 4” tall. SOLD Thank you, J.


Handsome Dollhouse Gentleman with nicely painted features and a molded, brown moustache and side-parted hairstyle. On a cloth body with bisque limbs (minute flake to inside finger tips on right hand) featuring painted black shoes, he is dressed in a black wool suit for either an evening at the theater, or he could even be the Groom to your lovely bride. This stately Gentleman stands 7-3/8" tall. SOLD Thank you, P.


Classic dollhouse Child with a bisque head, nicely painted features including pretty blue eyes and a full mouth, this sweet little girl wears a wavy blond molded hairstyle. On a cloth body with bisque limbs and black painted two-strap shoes, her original black silk dress is brightened up with a red silk sash and bows, including one upon her lace cap. Measures: 5" tall. $350.00


How rare is this Coachman? Exceedingly. He is a German papier-mâché with a molded top hat and an articulated body, circa 1840-50. Additional features include molded muttonchops and the original woolen costume with buttons and braid...even his hat retains its plume. Wonderful small doll! Measures: 3-1/2" tall, overall. $450.00


Even though this lovely version of Empress Eugénie stands a mere six and three-quarters inches in height, no detail was sacrificed. This German bisque portrait features the requisite molded snood, complete with a plume and gilded tassel. Facial features are nicely painted (light kiln dust on left side of face) and the cloth body features very nice bisque limbs. Eugénie wears a spectacular lace ballgown with satin pouf sleeves and scattered colorful brocade ribbon decoration. The perfect dollhouse doll for the grand salon or gilded ballroom of your most elegant house. SOLD Thank you, B.


This dashing horsewoman is beautifully costumed! A German bisque dollhouse Lady, with molded blond hair and pierced ears, her body is the classic variety with bisque limbs, although she wears tall oilcloth boots and tan velvet leggings under her brown silk faille riding ensemble. Her hat, complete with net is especially wonderful!Our equestrian stands 7-1/2" in height, overall. SOLD Thank you, C.


This German bisque shoulderhead Child was blessed with the rare printed-cloth body. We haven't seen this particular pattern before–one featuring dominoes to teach numbers and the alphabet with coordinating illustrations to teach letters! In lovely condition. Measures: 7-1/2" in height. SOLD Thank you, B.


Dashing dollhouse Gentleman with nicely painted features, a molded, brown moustache and side-parted hairstyle. On a cloth body with bisque limbs featuring painted tall black boots, he is dressed in a teal wool sports coat and tweed golf pants...his straw hat adds the perfect sporting touch! Measures: 8" tall. SOLD Thank you, R.


Elegant German bisque doll house Lady with deeply molded blond curls and nicely painted features. Her cloth body is fitted with bisque arms and legs (repair to one green-painted shoe). She wears a lovely gown of cream silk with lace overlay, along with pink silk bow decoration. Stylish from head to toe! Measures: 5" tall. SOLD Thank you, E.


Echoing a Little Red Riding Hood theme is this German dollhouse Child with a molded blond hairstyle on a classic cloth body, with bisque limbs. Appearing like she is on her way to Grandma's house in her all original costume, she even carries a tiny woven basket with a goodie for Granny. Little Red stands 4" tall, overall. $295.00


Happy little dollhouse China with a very pretty face and a molded black hairstyle, on a cloth body with bisque limbs and black-painted boots. She retains her original printed linen dress that features a large-scale floral print, plus an apron, lace hair ornament, and the original under clothing. An early cutie! Measures: 5-1/8" in height. SOLD Thank you, S.


This very interesting dollhouse Child from the Kathe Kruse firm boasts quality and originality from head to toe. Features include a molded head fitted with a braided wig, a wire armature body wrapped with flesh colored tape and molded metal hands and feet. Her colorful costume is in lovely condition! She stands 3-7/8" tall. $165.00


All dressed up for a costume party is this early German bisque doll house Child with molded blond curls, nicely painted features, and a classic cloth body fitted with bisque arms and legs. The darling costume of tan silk features Dresden paper trim and blue bow accents...do not miss the hat! Wonderful in a child's room, birthday party scene, or even on a Christmas tree! Measures: 4-3/8" tall, overall. SOLD Thank you, S.

In all-original presentation, this wonderful German bisque dollhouse Child, a petite shoulderhead model, features nicely molded blond curls, delicately painted features, a cloth body with bisque limbs, painted black boots and a lovely, quite intricate regional costume. Perfect for a dollhouse kitchen or nursery scene.
Measures: 5” tall.

$650.00


What a unique dollhouse Gentleman...to us, reminiscent of King George III, he looks as if he should have a roast leg of mutton in one hand, waving it about while guzzling wine from a pewter goblet. Featuring a china head with molded curls and very nicely painted details, he is on a carton body with bisque hands that have been cold-painted a flesh tone, and legs that include fired-on copper painted boots with gold buttons and luster, overall. His wonderful costume consists of a brocade frock coat, cream satin breeches (tender) and a generous lace jabot. Although his origins are a mystery, he will certainly fill the bill in an early English dollhouse! Measures: 5-3/8" tall. SOLD Thank you, S.


Marvelous German bisque dollhouse Lady with a classic, molded Gibson Girl hairstyle. On a cloth body with molded black pumps, she wears a lovely blouson-style dress of pink silk with a pale gray stripe, pouf sleeves and black velvet ribbon accents. Wonderful in any room of the dollhouse! Measures: 5-3/8” tall. SOLD Thank you, G.


Wonderfully detailed all-bisque dollhouse Gentleman, with molded blond hair, nicely painted features with much detail including mustache and black painted boots. Dressed in a back oil cloth slicker with tiny bead buttons and brown woolen pants, he measures 2-3/4” to top of molded cap. $225.00


Early, German, papier-mache dollhouse Toddler with molded hair and gown. The wonderful, gessoed and painted-wood baby minder keeps the child from harm and mischief! This would be super in an early house or kitchen. Circa 1850. Repair to one foot and re-glue to one arm. Doll measures: 3” Tall. Minder measures: 2-1/8” Tall. $395.00


This dapper gentleman features nicely painted blue eyes, molded blonde hair and a molded moustache. He has a cloth body with bisque limbs and painted brown shoes, and is wearing a houndstooth wool suit with black tie. Measures: 6-3/4” tall. $395.00


Wonderful and lucky little China with a sweet expression and a molded black hairstyle, on a cloth body with bisque limbs and black-painted heeled shoes. She wears her original printed cotton frock that features three and four leaf clovers, plus original under clothing! Measures: 6-1/4" in height SOLD Thank you, E.


This handsome Dollhouse Gentleman has nicely painted features, with molded, sand-colored hair, a molded moustache and is on a cloth body with bisque limbs featuring painted brown shoes. He makes a fashion statement in his light-wool, checkered, suit, which includes a tiny pipe tucked into the lapel of his colorful vest. Measures: 7” tall. SOLD Thank you, D.