It's an infant about 3 inches long. The legs are attached by visible wire that loops around from the attaching hole. There are holes where arm would seem to be attached but they are attached with light brown string so the hands touch the face. The head has a lace bonnet but no hair and the dress is baggy pinstripes. The face is dirty and dull with tiny eyes and the barest pink lips. It was found in my deceased mother in law's things.
It was in my mother in law's things. She was a Daughter of the American Colonists and her people were Powell's. She has many very old things. Unknown other than that.
Hi Tammie,
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Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A miniature ceramic baby doll
Probably European, early/mid 19th Century
The wire-jointed body with ceramic head, torso and limbs, in a later white linen(?) dress, with painted features
3 inches long
CONDITION: painted features worn and some encrustation in the crevices
PROVENANCE: inherited
$300-500*
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