Discovery
Description:
Ella Smith Black Alabama Baby Doll, with molded and oil-painted stockinette head, closed mouth, brown eyes, applied ears, muslin body, oil-painted lower limbs, painted red stockings and shoes, knit red sweater with red linen bloomers, white cotton blouse and undergarments, ht. 18 1/2 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000
Examined under UV light. Paint original. Doll found in crisp and clean condition. Very minimal paint rubs on tips of thumbs. Very minimal paint loss to hair. Facial features in tact. Doll found in what is considered to be strongest possible condition.
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