#267

Collection of 29 Early Wooden Theatre Dolls
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$2,600
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29 dolls, 3"-5". Each is simplistically-carved all- wooden doll with one piece head and torso, painted hair and facial features, jointed wooden arms and legs, with very simple cloth costume of various cotton fabrics. Condition: generally excellent, except 3 are missing legs (under costume). Comments: Germany, circa 1885, the dolls were designed for presentation in doll houses or miniature toy theatres. Value Points: wonderfully preserved simple dolls with original painting and costumes.