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Manufacturer: Black American Unknown Folk Artist
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.
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(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 |
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