Geisha Dolls

By PoppySunsets, 14 November, 2008
Description

The faces and hands appear to be silk.  The faces are handpainted.  Some have glass/plastic eyes, some are painted on.  All have some type of embellishment.  Legs appear to be layers of very thin paper/shell?   Silk hand are detailed with fingers. 

Category
Dolls and Plush Toys
Medium
silk
Condition
Excellent
Date Period
1940's
History
These were given to me upon the death of my great Aunt who had these displayed in glass cases for as long as I can remember, therefore approx. 50 years old
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
No
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wallyh

16 years ago

Silk skinned dolls was a popular Japanese craft in the 20's and 30's http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_traditional_dolls
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