Late 19th Century Wooden Head Doll Original Dress Bonnet Folk Art 26cmAn original late 19th century wooden head doll with hand painted facial features, retaining its original period dress and bonnet. The doll has a carved wooden head with painted blue eyes, brows, and mouth, showing fine age-related craquelure and wear consistent with genuine Victorian manufacture. The rear of the head is painted black, a feature commonly found on late Victorian wooden dolls made in England and Northern Europe. The body is cloth constructed, with simply formed arms and straight legs typical of handmade and small workshop dolls of the period. The doll retains its original brown cotton dress with floral print and lace trim, along with its original bonnet featuring lace and fabric decoration. The clothing is hand stitched and entirely consistent with late 19th century construction. The simple form, materials, and painted head are characteristic of folk and early commercial dolls made between 1880 and 1905. A charming and authentic Victorian doll with strong folk art character, ideal for collectors, period interiors, or antique nursery display. ConditionGood original antique condition with age-related wear. Painted wooden head shows craquelure, paint wear, and small surface marks consistent with age. Cloth body and limbs show wear and ageing. Original dress and bonnet present with age-related wear and fading. Structurally sound and displays beautifully. DimensionsH: 26 cm EraLate 19th century to early 20th century, circa 1880–1905
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