22" ( 55cm ) Sheppard doll , or so-called " Philadelphia Baby " with painted oilcloth head and face, as well as the lower arms and lower legs with bare feet, all in very good all original condition with no found repaint with just minor wear typical of this type of doll. She is jointed at the shoulder, hips, and knees with a stockinet covered cloth body. She has well modeled facial features with separate upper eyelid, well defined lips, and huge brown saucer-like eyes. Appropriately dressed in a 1910 era white cotton young child's dress and undergarments, a white crocheted bonnet with strawberry crocheted trim and lace borders, and old black and white leather children's shoes, she is both primitive yet charming! Although not technically " mint ", she is in excellent condition for her type and age and certainly in much better condition than those normally found. US$ 4,100.

Folky 13 " ( 33cm ) American hand stitched black cloth male doll with all tiny stitched facial features, with sewn on cloth cap, blue linen shirt with red and white tie and matching kerchief in shirt pocket, heavy linen beige trousers with double cuff, and brown leather belt. His feet have some damage and there are some tiny pin prick size holes on the back of his head, but he is an early doll and perfect for the lovers of primitive cloth dolls. US$ 475.

14" ( 35cm ) American black cloth folk art doll with finely stitched facial features dressed in a white linen nurses uniform with matching cap. She has some moth damage to the shoes and some stains to the clothing , but these dolls are right out of an old Southern USA doll collection and we have not attempted to clean or restore them in any way so as not to compromise their integrity for those who wish them to be left alone; however, should the buyer wish to clean or restore them, this could be easily be done by those who have some sewing and restoration skills. US$ 495.

16" ( 41cm ) silk face black cloth doll with finely stitched facial features made into a tea cozy, most likely dating from the early 1920's. She wears a printed cotton dress over quilted flannel to allow the tea ( to be kept warm while waiting to be served) . She has a sewn on plaid bandana, attached brass hoop earrings, and a cotton gauze apron ( some deterioration ) with pocket, all outlined in pale orange ribbon trim. Around her neck is a tiny bead necklace to simulate pearls. This is a unique lovely piece and functional as well as decorative. US$ 450.