Bidspirit auction | Antique Doll & 'Dolls of

Antique Doll & 'Dolls of Yesterday' Book - Antique doll featuring a carved and painted paper Mache head, leather hands, and feet, wearing a pale-yellow dress with floral patterning and blue trim. The doll is adorned with detailed ruffled sleeves and a decorative opal brooch at the neckline. The clothing appears to be handmade, with layered underskirts that include lace details, cotton fabric, and pleated edging. The accompanying book, 'The Dolls of Yesterday' by Eleanor St. George, provides historical context and information about antique dolls, adding provenance and collector interest. CONDITION: The doll shows moderate wear consistent with age. The painted surfaces of the paper Mache exhibit areas of paint loss and cracking, particularly visible on the head and hands. The clothing has some discoloration and small stains but is otherwise intact with no significant fabric losses. The underskirts and lace trim are aged but well-preserved. The decorative brooch is intact but shows surface wear. The included book is intact.