#24

American paper mache Rolly-Dolly by Schoenhut in Grand Size
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$650
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Description
15" (38 cm.) Two-piece paper mache figure depicting Dutch girl with sculpted Dutch cap over curly locks,painted facial features,wide beaming smile,painted teeth,attached to matching pear- shaped body with weighted rounded base designed to prevent the "rolly-dolly" from tipping when pushed; the dolly has sculpted details of hands and painted costume. Condition: original finish,albeit scuffed and dusty,wear to lower throat. Comments: Schoenhut,circa 1910,from their extensive line of Rolly-Dollies,this being identical to doll model 305 and of a size that would form into the 16" doll that that model was. It is most likely that the model 305 head mold was used for this toy. Value Points: rare toy especially in this grand size,with original finish.