American Wooden Character Boy by Schoenhut with Toy Boat

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11" (28 cm.) All wooden doll with socket head, very plump cheeks, painted small blue eyes, upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, all-wooden body with one-piece walking style legs, jointing at shoulders and elbows. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: C. Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan 17, 1911, USA. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1915. Value Points: the rare little walking Schoenhut boy has wonderful antique costume, fine original finish and wig, and is carrying toy wooden sailboat.