Rare Wooden Phonograph Doll as Siamese Puppet

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10" (25 cm.) A carved wooden head is loosely attached to a wooden torso and arms that are jointed at the shoulders and elbows,and then posed upon wooden and cast-iron mechanism designed to be attached to an early Edison phonograph with horn. When the phonograph was activated the doll would "dance" about in shadow puppet movements. The head is elaborately painted and carved,and carved jewelry appears on the torso and arms. Excellent original condition. Late 19th century. Very rare.