10-10-201210-11-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 10, 2012 02:00 PMCalender
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Moravian Cloth Doll

Sell one like this
$923$750
Auction: Discovery - 2616MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 10, 2012 2:00PM

Description:

Moravian Cloth Doll, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Ladies Sewing Society of Central Moravian Church, flat face doll with painted features, brown hair framing lace-trimmed pink bonnet with crocheted outer bonnet, stitch-jointed limbs, mitten hands, stitched fingers, pink checked cotton dress, white apron, black stockings, pink-trimmed white shoes, ht. 17 1/2 in.

Provenance: From the collection of Ruth C. Burger.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

Stain on face and tiny pin holes, clothing all original with some foxing and fading to fabrics, break in crocheted bonnet.

Keywords

Bethlehem, Central Moravian Church, Ladies Sewing Society, Pennsylvania, Ruth C. Burger