#12

Rosa with Rolling Pin from Early Character Doll Series
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$1,200
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17". Molded felt character features with wide beaming smile, brown side-glancing eyes set into deep sockets, tanned complexion, pronounced laughter crinkles, strong nose and high cheek bones. Rosa has thick graying brown hair pulled into a braided crown. She is jointed at shoulders and hips and wears a print calico blouse, long brown felt skirt, cotton apron, brown fringed shawl, petticoat, brown leggings, brown leather shoes and carries a wooden rolling pin. The doll has Wright stamp on its foot, and paper label with Vermont address, identifying the doll as "Rosa"; she is also lettered Rosa on her back. The model was produced in 1977 and 1978 only.