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      These Wonderful Early Black Dolls could’ve been bottle dolls at one time but I don’t think so. They are bonded sisters made over thick old wood “planks”, which stand well to display. Measuring about 10 ½ or 10 ¾” to top of head, both are "make-dos" from worn, used faded black stockings with naive darns, repairs, some “runs” in the fabric, small spots or holes, along with shelf dust and a few stray hairs from me bending over them for photos which I will certainly remove before sending them off. I suspect likely from 1920s-30s and possibly earlier in my honest opinion. I am no expert just know what I love seeing in my collection.

      The heads are stuffed with something soft like cotton or possibly rags. Each face is different almost showing a demure shyness and one a bit more stern or alert. I think the wear just adds to their expressive nature. The heads are only slightly floppy not bad at all for their age. Early sewn on buttons make up some of their worn features.

      Clothing is simple, a gathered at the neck style “dress” for each which has aged well enough to still be displayed. The dresses have a few small worn thru areas or holes, fading on the front compared with the backside of dress and the paler doll with brown design to her dress has some missing fabric at the hem edge, maybe 2-3” across. Either it was chewed or caught & torn.

      The day I did their photoes it was very cloudy so I don’t think the pics show their true personalities. I think they look so much better in person. Though not perfect, I’ve not seen this type of Black Stocking doll. I consider them both quite Lovely and very unique to add to your collection.

  price $375 ... more photos below



  Early Black Sock Dolls