#99

Two American Cloth Dolls by Martha Chase Including Rare Tiniest Size
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$2,300
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8" (20 cm.) and 13". Each is all-cloth with oil painted complexion,facial features and impasto painted short blonde hair,painted blue eyes,red and black upper eyeliner,painted lashes,closed mouth,stitched-ears,very thickly painted short blonde hair in impasto style,stitch-jointed limbs,nice antique costumes. Condition: both with original painted finish on face and hair,the smaller with some cheek smudges,each with possible touch-up on hands. Marks: (Chase logo design on leg of larger). Comments: Martha Chase,circa 1890. Value Points: charming pair,including the extremely rare tiniest size Chase doll with wonderful expression,very long and lush lashes.