English "London Rag Doll" in Original Box with Labeled Box

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12" (30 cm.) Cloth over poured wax head on simply-shaped cloth body, brown glass inset eyes, lightly tinted facial features, wisps of brown hair peeking from attached cap with ruffle, pink brimmed bonnet, white flannel gown, and pink wings. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: London Rag Doll, the doll was advertised in Elrich's Fashion Industry journal in 1878 "with muslin covered wax faces", available in several sizes. Value Points: in fine original condition, the doll is preserved in original box with shipping label of Adams Express Co, of Clearfield, Pa.