19th C. All Original Black Folk Doll Ex Stass #2

Price: 1195 including shipping and insurance

Sold by Albion Valley Folk Art and Antiques

For sale is one of several antique late 19th century Black folk dolls that I acquired recently, and that were formerly in the collection of Nancy and Gary Stass. Most are completely original including the clothing. This one has black shoe button eyes and naively stitched facial features including the teeth, with red silk ribbon lips. I am not sure what was used for her hair, but it is very wiry. She is fairly firmly stuffed with what feels like a combination of cotton and straw. Her dress is a very sweet red, brown, and cream plaid fabric with a ruffled collar. In addition, she is wearing a pink and creamy white striped flannel petticoat, bloomers with wide lace trim, striped cotton knit socks, and leather shoes. The doll measures about 22 1/2" tall, and is in very nice antique condition, with no significant issues. It would be a very nice addition to any antique folk art doll collection. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions or for additional photos.