#397

Five German Paper-Mache Candy Containers as Doll Satchels
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3" (8 cm.) -5". Each is of heavy stock paper with decorative covers to appear as a satchel,basket or hat box for doll. Originally used as a candy box with the added enticement of later play use,including a wonderful faux-leather French-style valise in rich purple,metal-framed drum- shaped basket with lithographed lid of children playing tug-of-war,hat box,and two suitcases with faux leather bindings and travel stickers. Early-20th century.