#270

Collection of American China Dolls by Ruth Gibbs in Rare Costumes
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$700 / $900
Description
7" (18 cm.) Each is china shoulderhead with painted hair and facial features, cloth body, china limbs, and is wearing original costume. Marks: R.G. Comments: Ruth Gibbs of Flemington, New Jersey, 1940s. Value Points: the collection of rare models includes Little Dutch Girl with applied yarn hair, Brownie holding yarn brown dog, Margaret, Lilac Fairy, Little Sister, and three additional in seldom found costumes, all beautifully-preserved.