#437

Norwegian Cloth Doll in Original Costume and Box by Ronnaug Petterssen
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$1,400
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Description
15" (38 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features,green upper-glancing eyes with glazed highlights,outlined eyes,feathered brows,closed mouth with center accent line,blushed cheeks,brunette mohair wig,firmly-stuffed muslin body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Ronnaug Petterssen (original paper tag on costume). Comments: circa 1940,by the Norwegian doll artist. Value Points: in pristine condition,the doll is wearing her original vibrant folklore costume of Sunnmore region of Norway with beautifully-embroidered vest,skirt,apron,blouse,cap,stockings and shoes; included with the doll is her original box,and a color booklet showing all the dolls available from the artist.