Antique Porcelain and Composite Doll Silk Dress Pantaloons Dated 1892 - Linen Petticoat and Pantaloons - Charming and Perfectly Imperfect

Very small fancy antique doll with original silk dress and underclothing - circa 1892:

~ I purchased this from a very sweet old man who said it had belonged to his wife
~ I am going to be upfront and state that dolls are not my area of expertise what-so-ever
~ This charming little number is perfectly imperfect and looks to be intact
~ This Hallmark card box has been lovingly repurposed to house and protect this little treasure and I just don't have the heart to separate the two - so it will ship as is. I have not even taken it off the box
~ Looks to be a porcelain head with composition arms and legs
~ Painted accents - raven black wavy or curly hair with shoes to match and big blue eyes

Ready and waiting for your collection or gift giving - you will love this!

AGE OR ERA: Original true authentic antique piece - the previous owner had written 1892 on the pink felt backing .... so I am assuming that is either the date of the doll or when she or someone close to her acquired it

MARKINGS: 1892 in ball point pen ink on the pink felt, and I have not taken the doll off the backing to examine for any markings

METAL / MATERIAL: Mixed materials. Porcelain head, composition arms and legs, elegant silk dress, a bit of handmade lace at the neckline. Full petticoat and pantaloons hidden underneath

CLASP / CLOSURE: x

MEASUREMENTS: The doll itself measures a little over 4" long

WEIGHT: x

TESTING: x

U.S. RING SIZE: x

INVENTORY NUMBER OR NOTE: x

CONDITION = Perfectly imperfect.... Acceptable condition given the age and collectibility. The silk dress is tattered and the doll body shows it's age a bit in general. Considering the age of the piece - I would say average to above average shape, in my opinion. Please see photos and judge for yourself as I am not knowledgeable about dolls at all. I believe this still has lots of life left in it, joy to provide and I am hoping someone out there sees some value and can provide it with a great new home.

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