#78

Early 20th Century Doll-SizeWoven Sewing Basket with BisqueSewing Doll
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12" (30 cm.) Thefancily woven six-sided sewing basket with bail handleand legs that arewrapped in woven straw has lacelining in thebasket and thelower shelf,and rosesilk ribbon trim. Insidethebasket is a littlebisquedoll,probably Simon and Halbig,with blueglass eyes,open mouth,superb waist-length blondemohair wig,five-piecepaper machebody,wearing original silk bonnet that matches her silk dress whoseskirt extends and forms into a pin cover. Excellent condition. Circa 1900,a wonderful accessory for display with dolls about 23"-27".