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.
Manufacturer: Black American Unknown Folk Artist  

Black Americana Cloth Doll Hand Crochet Black Americana Black Americana Cloth Doll Hand Crochet Dress. This Black Americana cloth doll is 17 inches tall, she's very different than I've found before. Her black cotton body is softly stuffed, painted features. Her bloomers are like a white linen napkin wound around her legs almost like mummy wraps. The underdress is a heavy linen with hand crochet overlay. Trimmed in blue hand work, the blue flowers hang below the crochet hem. She has beautiful handwork. The dress is tea colored. Vintage cloth rag doll Black Americana
Manufacturer: Unknown Black American Folk Artist  

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
Manufacturer: Unknown Black American Folk Artist  

Black American Folk Art Ragdoll Black American folk art ragdoll. The finest examples of American folk art were handmade dolls by Black American women for their children or those they cared for. Generally made from leftover fabrics. Features sought by Black American ragdolls collectors are demonstrated on this Black American doll: attached limbs, very fancy unique hair, I've never seen hair made like this, each curl is individually made, gorgeous embroidered features, it's unusual to find eyebrows, an unusual shape mouth, thumbs. There's one small tear in the fabric on her head from attaching a curl, it can't be seen unless you lift the hair up. 16" tall. Great piece of Black American folk art doll
Manufacturer: Black American Unknown Folk Artist  

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
Manufacturer: Black American Unknown Folk Artist  

Black Americana Rare Boy Doll Black Americana ragdoll, dressed as a boy, these are much harder to find than girls. This 19" boy also has a brother if still available. Late 40s early 50s creation by a loving mother. Embroidered features, note his eyes turned to the side, and mouth in an "oh oh" look, typical boy! His body is of satiny smooth fabric, his shirt a mauve polka dot with striped tie and green 3 button jacket, he even has pockets, stripe trousers of wool. He has defined heels & thumbs. Threads at the back of the neck are very very slightly open from overstuffing, but does not appear to be progressing, repeat is very minimal, and a small area where the left arm is attached, all limbs are attached. There's a small area of thread missing on the back of the jacket, a brown stain on the back of his left leg. Black Americana doll dolls ragdolls Black Memorabilia
Manufacturer: Black American Unknown Folk Artist  

Black Americana Antique Cloth Folk Art Doll Black American doll. These folk art dolls were hand made by loving mothers for their children, or the children they cared for. this one has lots of sought for features. Embroidered lips, nose & eyes, unusual in that she also has eyebrows. She also has fingers & ears, both rare to find. Her hair is a very tight wool. her limbs are attached. Made of brown cotton she wears a print dress. At her neck on the right the seam is slightly worn. Very clean. Black Americana doll dolls Black memorabilia american folk art
Manufacturer: Black American Unknown Folk Artist  

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
Manufacturer: Black American Unknown Folk Artist  

Black American Ragdoll Black American homemade ragdoll. Her beautifully embroidered features are saught after by collectors of these folk art Black American ragdolls. Dolls were made from hand-me-down clothes, she even has 2 different buttons holding on her legs. 15" tall made of black shiny, satin feel fabric. There is a 1/4" fabric fray above her right eye near her hair from being loved a lot! Also two 1/2" fray on her body where the right leg attaches from "pulling" by a small child & a 1/4" fray on her left hand Black Americana Black Memorabilia doll dolls black american
Manufacturer: Black American Unknown Folk Artist  

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.
Manufacturer: Black American Unknown Folk Artist  

Black American Rag Doll Black Americana ragdoll made to resemble Raggedy Ann. Hand crafted 20" tall, she came with two other Black American ragdolls from the 40s and 50's. I think her age is more likely late 50's, possibly early 60s. Her features are painted on, she has thumbs, attached limbs. Black American doll dolls Black memorabilia
Manufacturer: Black American Unknown Folk Artist  

Black Americana Doll Black Americana ragdoll. This Black Memorabila collector doll is 12" tall, weighs 1lb. Dolls limbs attached with buttons. Embroidered features with three different embroidery cottons used. Her mouth is a rosebud shape. She has fingers a sought after characteristic. She has a lot of hair, black wool. The doll is most likely late 50s early 60s. Her dress is later. Made with love a beautiful face on this Black Americana doll. black memorabilia black american doll dolls ragdolls black americana
Manufacturer: Black American Unknown Folk Artist  

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
Manufacturer: Black American Unknown Folk Artist  

Black Americana Topsy Turvey Folk Art Doll Black Memorabilia Topsy Turvey Doll. Black American Folk Art from the tradition of African American mothers made Black American dolls for their children & children of their employers. The topsy doll is a Black American doll on one end and a white doll on the other. The Black American doll has finely stitched features. Almost 16" tall. Black Americana Black Memorailia
Manufacturer: Black American Unknown Folk Artist  

Black American Boy & Girl 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.
They have features sought by collectors of black American dolls: great embroidered facial features, thumbs, and embroidery was used to creat toes. Cute clothes: her dress has an organza apron & bloomers that match her dress. Immaculate condition. These doll are 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

Manufacturer: Black American Unknown Folk Artist  

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
Manufacturer: Black American Unknown Folk Artist  

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 " 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. They have black yarn hair & features sought by collectors of black American dolls: great embroidered features, they have beautiful eyes & embroidered toes. Her red checked dress wearing an organza apron and cotton drawers. Her aproin has an added touch of a big collar in the back. He has a bright yellow shirt, neckerchief and blue overalls.
We have another set almost identical listed here, they were dated 1935-1945 as seen in PJ Gibbs 1993 book "Black Collectibles Sold In America" .
See their cousins #429. Black Americana Black Memorabiia Dolls doll Black American memorabilia

Manufacturer: Unknown Artist  

Black American Rare Rag Doll Black American Rag Doll. Rare that this Black Americana doll in depicted not as a young boy, but as an older male. Typically familes were rare, generally occuring post civil war dolls. Black Americana handmade Folk Art. Features sought by Black Memorabilia & doll collectors are " Thumbs, and the rare fingers, the embroidered facial features. The Black Memorabilia dolls were generally only made by Black American mothers for their children, or at times, for the children she cared for. Cloth dolls make from recycled clothing scraps. There was "just enough" black fabric for his face & hands,his stuffed body & arms are a creamy color sack cloth. He has button eyes. The black body fabric is satiny which accounts for the much loved neck, there is a 1 1/4" x 1/2" tear. With normal display I don't think that presents a problem, it's just been loved a lot. Black Memorabilia doll dolls Black American Black Americana doll
Manufacturer: Black American Unknown Folk Artist