American "Mahitabel Hitty" by DeAnn Cote

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6" (15 cm.) Carved eastern hard rock maple wood, jointed arms that move in tandem, jointed legs that move in tandem, carved and painted black hair, painted facial features, wearing a blue and white checked dress, coral beaded necklace, black painted boots. Along with a small white mattress, matching white chemise and half-slip with blue trim, paper detailing plot points from the 1929 book "Hitty, Her First Hundred Years" by Rachel Field, and a booklet "Mehitabel Hitty's New Adventures" by DeAnn Cote. Along with a small blue case (likely not original to the set). Condition: generally excellent. Marks: "Wooden Hitty No. 1, 1996" (back). Comments: DeAnn Cote, 1996, doll artist known for her work with carved miniatures. Value Points: doll has the artist's maker's mark on the back, includes booklet by the artist with pictures and detailed information about the original Hitty doll and her reproduction. Ex-collection Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art.