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Black cloth ragdolls dolls, folk art, toys. Black memorabilia dolls & toys.

Black Memorabilia

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Click for more detail... 249	Black Americana Cloth Doll Black Americana cloth doll. Overall length 26" made of a textured brown to black material that feels velvety. Her head & chest are stuffed, her arms only mildly so. Button eyes & nose,embroidered mouth. One corner of her lips has been "loved" off. There are no tears in the doll body. Her cloth dress is sewn closed at the bottom. She has a long ribbon around her neck similar in color to the edging used at the collar. The dress is torn and has stains on the top and a larger almost tea colored one on the skirt. She is not mint, but there is something so "special" about her I had to have her. A country mustard color. I guarantee you will love her. Black American Black Memorabilia doll dolls Black American	Your Price: $155.00

Black Memorabiila

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Click for more detail... 419	Black Americana Topsy Turvey Rag Doll Black Americana Topsy Turvey Rag Doll Great condition, very clean. 12" Black American doll's hand embroidered features, thumbs, bodymachine sewn. The other doll has yellow hair with about three strands missing off the top that can be replaced with strands from her pigtails. Her face & hands are "very slightly soiled." Probably from the late 40s or early 50's.	Your Price: $294.99

Black Memorabilia

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Click for more detail... 786	Black Americana Doll by Krueger? Black Americana Black Americana doll by Krueger. Doll is 14" tall in very good condition. A gift from my hubby 20 years ago. But, we can't keep everything! It's time to downsize. The back of her head is soft, the face is a moded firmer fabric than the nylon covered back as it appears to have been painted. There are a few softer facial lines that show the lighter nylon fabric color Then the eyes & nose were hand painted. The head is sewn to the body. Molded ears, nose, lips, eyes. The torso is two pieces, the arms are two pieces then attached, the legs as well. The sides of her feet have two extra stitches, not sure why. Her hand crocheted hat has a label "Bonny Charlotte NC, her cotton dress has a label Krueger NYC with the K in a blue oval & the registration logo. The dress is in slightly faded but good condition. The dress has attached matching bloomers & fits her very well. The doll was sold to us as a "Krueger" doll 20 years ago. I have yet to be able to locate a doll exactly like her. The only information I have received from a doll expert was that Kreuger dolls referenced in the "Blue Book - Dolls and Values" by Jan Foulke (Hobby House Press) is that American made cloth dolls with painted faces, made from 1880 - 1930 are mentioned but no sizes are given. Kreuger started business in 1917! Values could be between $1000-$2000+ We will consider offers. for Black American dolls. Black Americana doll	Your Price: $1500.00
Click for more detail... 428	Black Americana Boy & Girl Antique Rag Dolls Black Americana antique boy & girl dolls. Great example of Black America folk art. This is the finest set of dolls I've ever had. Most Black Americana rag dolls were generally made either by the children's mothers, or the caretakers of children. These Black American child dolls are dressed in vintage materials, this fabric was from an upper class family. The bodies are a silky fabric. These dolls feature much sought features: thumbs, faces stitched from several fabric creating a delicate face, finely embroidered features, legs & arms attached. These dolls were made with great detail & show a lot of love! They have black yarn hair. This pair of Black American dolls are dressed in a satiny dress with lace insert, his shirt is similar. Her dress has a white lace insert. Both rag dolls wear hand sewn flannel booties. The Black American boy doll He is a wearing underwear & wears a cap, both unusual features. Approximately 14 1/2" tall. Likely made in the 1940s or earlier. Black American doll dolls Black Americana doll dolls ragdolls Black memorabilia Vintage Antique dolls.	Your Price: $595.00
Click for more detail... 589	Black American Velvet Ragdoll Black Americana homemade ragdoll made from velvet. Great examples of American folk art, handmade Black American ragdolls, made by Black American women for their children or those they cared for. These Black American dolls were made from scrap fabric, this from a well to do home is made from black velvet. Great embroidered facial features, 9 yarn pigtails. Clothes are tea stain color, the apron's shoulder seam is loose, easily repaired. The lightweight apron fabric was probably a curtain in another life. 12" tall stuffed hand made Black American ragdoll. Black Memorabilia Black American doll dolls ragdolls Black Americana	Your Price: $195.00
Click for more detail... 580	Black American Boy & Girl Dolls Black Americana folk art, homemade Black American boy and girl dolls. They have cousins #429. Dated 1935-1945 as seen in PJ Gibbs 1993 book "Black Collectibles Sold In America" These doll patterns were sold to American mothers, These four Black American dolls seem to be of the same pattern, each with their own creator's charm. This pair of dolls are 16-17"s tall. Adorable hand embroidered faces, even little seems on the sides give them "chubby cheek" looks. Sought after features by collectors of Black American dolls: embroidered features, details like cheeks, thumbs, even embroidered toes, hair sewn very well, even 1 pigtail on the Black American girl doll. Attire attributes: embroidered dress design, trim, apron. Black American dolls great condition, their only flaw are slightly limp necks, that occurred when the dolls were carried over a child's arm, and the head if not stuffed enough began to tilt over. Black American doll dolls ragdolls Black Americana Black memorabilia	Your Price: $225.00
Click for more detail... 429	Black Americana Boy and Girl Rag Dolls Black Americana Boy and Girl Rag dolls, folk art at its finest. These Black American dolls are approximately 17 1/2" tall. Black Americana rag dolls were made by mothers for their children or by caretakers for tots they cared for. Fine example of folk art Black American dolls, extremely well made. The boy has the stitiching in one arm open where he was overstuffed and the seam separated, easily repaired.They have black yarn hair & features sought by collectors of black American dolls: great embroidered features, thumbs, added clothing features dress with organza apronm silky drawers. Dated 1935-1945 as seen in PJ Gibbs 1993 book "Black Collectibles Sold In America" . See their cousins #580. Black Americana Black Memorabiia Dolls doll Black American memorabilia	Your Price: $299.00
Click for more detail... 207	Black American Big Sister and LIttle Brother Black American sister & brother Rag Dolls. Black Memorabila dolls sought after features include pairs & attached sewn on, jointed legs. 14" he is 12" tall. Original clothes. She has 5 gray pigtails, one thinner than the others. Applied felt facial features, one pupil missing, He has a rather "nappy" head of hair, same features including one missing pupil. Wearing blue cotton overalls with knee patches & cotton shirt. This pair of Black American folk art dolls have normal yellowing from age, no tears or stains. Probably from the late 40's! Black Americana Black American Black Memorabilia	Your Price: $275.00
Click for more detail... 340	Black Americana Doll Black American handcrafted doll, 10 1/2". Sought after features in Black American folk art dolls include: EARS, individual fingers sewn together, separate thumb, attached arms, head sewn separately and attached. Weighted body allows her to stand upright (as she has no legs) Oil cloth textured face, painted eyes & lips. Hair just arround her face. Add a cute dress & she's ready for display. Black Americana Black American Black Memorabilia	Your Price: $69.98
Click for more detail... 413	Black Americana Rag Doll Folk Art Black Americana ragdoll. This Black Memorabila collector doll is 12 1/2" doll. Limbs attached with a heavy twine Embroidered features with three different embroidery cottons used. Her mouth is a definite smile. Machine stitched with black fuzzy yarn hair. Guaranteed old and handmade. Black Memorabila Black Americana doll dolls ragdolls Black Americana	Your Price: $165.00
Click for more detail... 355	Black Americana Doll Carnival Prize This cute little girl was likely a carrnival prize. She was purchased in St. Louis Missouri in which one of the countries largest suppliers of carnival prizes was located in the 40's to early 50's. If still available she has a "little" sister also on our site. This big sister is almost 15" tall, baby sister is approximately 10 1/2" tall. (Note: this doll in the 9" size is priced $50-$90 in 1996 price guide "Collecting Black Memorabilia" by J.P. Thompson) Both are wearing red polka dot dresses trimmed in white lace and white apron. Sun bonnet of the same.available. Each has a red bow around the neck with a :"tuft" of black hair peeking out the front. The face is stiffened like many rag dolls. The body is stuffed and firm but not stiffened like many rag dolls. The body is stuffed and firm but not stiff. Red shoes are sewn on with polka dots on the bottom. They also wear red bloomers. Each hand has an individually sewn thumb. Black Americana Black Memorabiia Folk Art doll dolls Black Americana	Your Price: $38.00
Click for more detail... 629	Black American Folk Art Pair Adult Ragdolls Black American Folk Art Ragdolls, the finest examples of folk art I think are handmade dolls. Most Black American dolls were made by Black American women for their children or for the children they cared for. Collectors of Black Americana look for creative touches that make each doll different, each doll a unique creation. This pair have those wonderful hand embroidered features, attached limbs, colorful vintage fabrics, thumbs, and faces made of more than one piece. The Black American woman has one loose red string on her lips, a 1 1/4" open seam right upper arm that's an easy restitch, 1 loose curl, and 1 missing button on her skirt. He has 3 loose curls, small tear in his shirt in the back under his pants. The Black American girl was probably carried by her right arm. Wonderful pair of 13" Black American ragdolls are also unique in the fact they are an older couple, not the more usual girl and boy. Black memorabilia Black American Black Americana doll dolls rag dolls	Your Price: $295.00
Click for more detail... 423	Black Americana Rag 27 inch Doll Black Americana Rag Doll 27 inch doll with braided hair, another unusual feature. Late 40's or early 50's. Eyes, nose, mouth embroidered. This Black American doll is made of soft cotton, machine sewn. Her dress has hand crochet trim around the neck, sleeves, hem & bloomers. Her jumper has double rows of lace trim. She appears to be from a family with some means based on the special features and soft fabric.There are some brown stains on the back of her jumper at the waist & skirt that actually looks like chocolate. I really think they will come out but I never launder original clothing. I would recommend soaking them in Dawn liquid or woolite in cold water. . Priced accordingly. She is a great example of early Black Americana rag dolls.	Your Price: $74.99