#159

Two Early 20th Century American Topsy-Turvy Dolls in the Studio Manner
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$300
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Description
9" (23 cm.) and 13". Each topsy-turvy has alternate doll heads posed on opposite ends of a muslin torso,and is designed so that the full-length costume which accompanies each head will hide the alternate head. When the doll is flipped,the alternate "doll" is revealed. One topsy-turvy has sateen heads with daintily embroidered facial features,including black-complexioned child wearing red cotton dress,and white-complexioned child in striped red and white dress with lace trim and matching cap; the other topsy-turvy is a petite size with painted features. Condition: generally excellent,light spotting on white-complexion face. Comments: American,circa 1900. Value Points: original costumes enhance the studio topsy-turvy dolls.