Handsewn Hand Painted Doll Slave? Plantation? Native American?

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Posted by bfly88

10 years ago

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Description I have an antique handsewn doll. She is also hand painted, black, big painted eyes and red cheeks, made of cloth, has silky fine black hair, a tuft of cotton represented by a deliberately knotted white thread in her hand, a baby Swaddled on her back, burlap sack clothing, a petticoat, and panties. She stands about 8" tall. What can you tell me about this find? I have a simple image of a collage of her features prepared as well.

Category Black Memorabilia

Medium Cloth

Distinguishing marks Hand made

Condition Good

Size and dimensions of this item 8"-9" ?

Date Period Late 1800's - early 1900's

History From California yard sale April 2015...

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Handsewn Hand Painted Doll Slave? Plantation? Native American?

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