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Black Memorabilia

Item #	Description	Price
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... 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... 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... 414	Black Americana Rag Doll Black Memorabilia 24" Rag Doll. Black American Folk Art. Late 1940s or early 1950s. Attached & arms. Knees are stitched to allow her to sit on a shelf or dresser. Her feet are pink, slightly soiled. Felt features, navy blue not black yarn, an unusual twist. Her clothes are also machine stitiched, I suspect her white bloomers are a later addition. She was made to resemble Raggedy Ann & her Black American friend Belindy. My guess is she was stuffed with rags as there is an occasional bumpy feel. Black American Black Memorabilia doll dolls ragdolls Black American doll	Your Price: $85.00
Click for more detail... 515	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	Your Price: $265.00
Click for more detail... 579	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	Your Price: $315.00
Click for more detail... 569	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	Your Price: $68.00
Click for more detail... 617	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	Your Price: $295.00
Click for more detail... 564	Black American Folk Art Ragdoll Black American ragdoll, quality folk art, made with love. Black American women made these dolls for their own children, at times for those they cared for. Quality features sought after by Black American doll collectors are in abundance on this doll: finely embroidered lips, a "heart" shaped set of lips, face sewn from several pieces, creating a softer face, french knot nose, thumbs, attached arms & legs. Her ankles are slightly stained from her years of wearing her cute rubber shoes. The maker of this Black American doll, actually made the doll to fit the shoes! Addition of rick rack & matching grosgrain ribbon indicate clothes made for this Black American doll were made from the employers pricy hand me downs. Her only flaw is a very tiny white 1/8th spot on her left cheek, might have been a small paint splash. Black Americana, Black Memorabilia, dolls, ragdolls, Black Americana	Your Price: $449.99
Click for more detail... 7	Black Americana Hand Puppet Black Americana Hand puppet appears home made from the late forties or very early 50's. The face is similar to those that Woolworth's 5 and 10 cents stores sold for the home maker creating puppets or toys for her children. About 13" tall in excellent condition with the exception of one area on the hat and one on the outfit where minor red fading has occurred. Red and white felt collar, wearing a peaked clown hat. Great collectible for those who love toys, dolls, folk art and black americana. We have never seen another like this one and it has been in our personal collection for over 10 years.	Your Price: $145.00