American Cloth Dolls and Their Things

12" Black Doll.

She has stitched features, and red-stitched delineated fingers, complete original undergarments, original red woolen dress with featherstitching, little headband of lace, and is hard-stuffed with sawdust. Late 19th c, American. 2 photos.

Price: $165.

24" Twins From Machias, ME.

Really rare twin dolls, in matching costumes, dating to 1870's (dresses somewhat later) found in Machias, Me, homestead recently. Doll on left was more loved and has her name inked on her back - "Ella" - and the name "Judy Bill", has also an old neck- stabilizing repair, and a very old repair to her right hand. Many layers of wonderful undergarments, and good paint on the faces. A unique opportunity to give two good girls a home. 2 photos.

Price: $1950.