19th C. Black Americana Folk Art Rag Bottle Doll

Price: 225 including shipping and insurance

Sold by Albion Valley Folk Art and Antiques

For sale is a very sweet antique late 19th century Black Americana folk art rag bottle doll that came from California, although I don't know where it was made. The doll's head and arms are made from a brown knit sock, and her face is hand painted. The rest is made from an old bottle covered with an old black sock and filled with sawdust. Her dress and turban are made with a wonderful early fabric, with silk ribbon around the neck and waist, as well as lace trim around the neck and sleeves. The doll measures about 15" tall, and is in nice but antique condition with some tears on the fabric, as well as significant fading, as the background color was originally a teal blue as can be seen in the photos. In addition, her head leans a little bit, and the silk ribbon has shredded somewhat. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions or for additional photos.