Vintage & Antique Dolls, 1969 and Earlier

18" All celluloid girl in rare large size, late 1950's, blue painted eyes, blonde human hair styled in a seldom seen long bob, complete original outfit, both snaps on back of dress have one half missing, a few tiny holes in scarf, but in the folds so not immediately noticeable, tiny, barely noticeable mark on left cheek, doll is in near mint condition. Click on picture and then "Images" to see more photos

18" All celluloid girl in rare large size, late 1950's, blue painted eyes, brunette braided human hair, complete original outfit, doll is in near mint to mint condition. Taken from my personal collection. Click on picture and then "Images" to see more photos

16" "Gretchen", Late 1950's, all celluloid girl, blue sleep eyes, blonde human hair, outfit is original, flower wreath is vintage but not original, hair ribbons are replaced, few bangs on right side might have been trimmed; these can be covered by other bangs, very tiny spot under corner of right eye is slightly lighter than rest of complexion, eye lids are stuck open, blouse elastic has stretched, overall very good condition. Click on picture and then "Images" to see more photos

"16" "Gretchen", late 1950's, all celluloid girl, blue painted eyes, brown human hair wig, outfit is original, no flower wreath, hair ribbons are replaced, blouse elastic has stretched, otherwise excellent condition, perfect gorgeous red leather Mary Jane shoes with cut-outs! TINY DOLL NOT INCLUDED. Click on picture and then "Images" to see more photos

13” "Bette", 1965-66 Rumpumpel, blonde braids, brown eyes with painted eyelashes, original blue gingham dress with pink gingham apron, white leather Mary Jane shoes with cut-outs, celluloid type hard plastic head with swivel neck, muslin body stuffed with reindeer hair, doll is in near mint to mint condition with original box. Box is not perfect. Click on picture and then "Images" to see more photos

9 1/2" "Lieschen", 1965-66, blonde looped braids, blue eyes with painted eyelashes, red dress, red felt tie shoes, body is very soft due to the deterioration of stuffing as is typical of the earlier 10" dolls, almost no stuffing left in arms, 3 minor shine marks on face, but no rubs in cheek color, no box, doll is in very good to excellent condition. Click on picture and then "Images" to see more photos

9 1/2" "Riekchen", 1967-68, brunette braids, blue eyes with painted eye lashes, pink and green print blouse, green pinafore skirt, red felt tie shoes, ribbon ties not original, no socks, doll has been played with, tiny paint rub on upper lip, little scuff on end of nose, little mark just under lip on left side, body could use a cleaning, body is soft due to the deterioration of stuffing as is typical of the earlier 10" dolls, face and hair are clean, clothes have been gently washed in Orvus quilt soap; they are in very good to excellent condition, still has neck tag, no box. Click on picture and then "Images" to see more photos

9 1/2" "Pulli", 1969-70, with neck tag, red looped braids, green eyes with painted eye lashes, freckles, white brushed cotton turtle neck sweater, red plaid jumper, red felt t-strap shoes, box has different name on it, panty elastic has stretched, body is soft due to the deterioration of stuffing as is typical of the earlier 10" dolls, doll is otherwise in near mint condition. Click on picture and then "Images" to see more photos

10" Rare black twins, "Samy" & "Mary", 1969-70, with neck tags (turned to the back in photos so don't show), Afro hair, pink print matching outfits, pink felt t-strap shoes, one box has minor crush on lower right corner, other box is a little more crushed, still good condition, bodies are soft due to the deterioration of stuffing as is typical of the earlier 10" dolls, minor moth damage on shoes, dolls are otherwise in pristine mint condition. Click on picture and then "Images" to see more photos