Two American Studio Dolls by Ada Odenrider

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10.5" (27 cm.) Painted cloth heads. The man has paper hands, solid legs, cloth body, white hair and beard, painted facial features, wearing a long black jacket with white handkerchief in the pocket, black waistcoat with a gold watch chain, striped collared shirt, purple tie with white dots, black and white pin striped pants, black shoes, carrying a black twisted cane. The woman has leather hands, cloth body, gray hair worn on top of the head, wearing an elaborate gown with a blue floral printed skirt, dark blue velvet overdress with lace at the collar, multicolored shawl, black and gold hat, brown stockings, brown boots. Condition: generally excellent, man seems to be missing one ear. Marks: none visible. Comments: Ada Odenrider, 20thc., former NIADA member and American artist. Value Points: fine costumes with rich colors and luxurious fabrics, unique carved wooden cane. Ex-collection Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art