Thanks for the number clarification. Almost positive she is not wax. Nothing waxy at all on the surface. Ah--now understand the smell question....
Thank you, all. :joyful::):singing::)
I guess one thing I need is how to generally describe this doll. Does the "No 2" suggest a maker or anything?? Should I just say "19C doll?"
Back again. So the stockings are sewn on, I'm thinking a clever homemade repair maybe. They are permanently on there. Fabric definitely seems...
Thanks for the responses so far! I just scanned comments quickly, going back to read more carefully, will comment more in a few minutes... One...
Once again amazed and impressed, TallCakes. Thank you! :joyful::kiss::):singing:
I was thinking the same about eyes, maybe hair?? Is it Judy who knows a bit about dolls?
This was a last minute donation for my fundraiser garage sale from a different neighbor (not the neighbor with the doll). I just set it in the...
I did a small garage sale fundraiser and my Swiss 80 year old neighbor brought over a doll that was her grandmothers to add to the sale. The...
I've never seen one with the animal (goat?) like that. Especially cool! Awesome ID, Mat. :)
It's carved, but a simple carving. Then either stained or painted.
I run into this type of picture now and then when at estate sales, etc, I suspect they were tourist pieces or maybe sold in a store that had...
Folks would be amazed at what I've found in the trash.
Awesome detective work as usual, Brad! :)
Wondering if it could be an artisan piece? It's really great. Maybe stamped with initials only, hard to read... V.M..?? Looks vintage at least...
Cool clothing. Rarely turns up around here, as well!
It's beautiful, looks to have some quality and age. Not an expert in these. Maybe if you can get a rough translation of what the characters read...
Here's one that sold on Ebay that sold for $175, but this one is much smaller and obviously has condition issues. I think you scored....
Boy you sure got my attention with the header "I just went a little crazy" seeing it was on the JEWELRY board. Couldn't click fast enough! Yes,...
Yes, could be Mexican/Central American. I was looking around Ebay and saw similar (listed as Mexican) with 3 characters top to bottom like this...
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