Featured Can I get some help on this odd doll? TYIA

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by gauntlettgems, Apr 17, 2024.

  1. gauntlettgems

    gauntlettgems Well-Known Member

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    Hi,
    I know nothing about dolls. He looks old but…. He weighs a ton. The cloth body is filled with what feels like gravel (I know it’s not) for lack of better words to describe it better. His shoes appear to be a solid piece of wood. I’m showing a pic of his missing finger in hopes that someone will know what it’s comprised of

    Any help with age, maker, or anything else will be appreciated.
    Thank you
     
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  2. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

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  3. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Debora-Don't think I've seen 'Easy Shop' before. Number 170 out of 4000-seems like a big edition,yet appears at least frm a distance old & homemade-folk art.
     
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  4. gauntlettgems

    gauntlettgems Well-Known Member

    I thought it was homemade. His shoes look hand carved
     
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  5. judy

    judy Well-Known Member

    I thought I was logged in when I posted, but guess not.

    There is a 1998 book on making papier mache dolls. It won't allow me to c/p the link, but it's easy to find by typing "instructions for making papier mache dolls". Perhaps your local library might have a copy you could peruse for a likeness of your doll.

    I can offer no other thoughts.

    Perhaps @sassafras can offer help.
     
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  6. Roaring20s

    Roaring20s Well-Known Member

  7. sassafras

    sassafras Well-Known Member

  8. gauntlettgems

    gauntlettgems Well-Known Member

    It’s an Arnett doll. Weird!! Ty guys
     
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