Antique China Head Doll Glazed Porcelain Cloth Body 17 Inch Painted Boots
Antique China Head Doll
Glazed Porcelain and Cloth Construction
17 Inches Tall, Late 19th to Early 20th Century Style
This is a classic antique-style China Head doll, featuring a glazed porcelain head with molded black hair and delicately painted facial features. These dolls, which gained immense popularity in the mid-to-late 19th century, were typically constructed with a durable stuffed cloth body and porcelain extremities. This example showcases the traditional craftsmanship of the era, complete with hand-painted blue eyes and modeled black boots, representing a staple of Victorian-era toy production.
• Glazed porcelain head with molded black wavy hair and hand-painted details
• Stuffed cloth body with porcelain hands and lower legs
• Includes a three-piece ensemble: embroidered floral dress, slip, and bloomers
• Measures approximately 17 inches tall with black painted footwear
Condition: Glazed porcelain head exhibits significant crazing across the face and neck area. Lower porcelain feet show minor chips at the toes and heels. The cloth body has light staining and age-related discoloration but remains structurally sound. Clothing is intact with some loose threads and minor fraying on the lace trim; original buttons are present on the back of the dress.