RARE, sgnd. 1893, orig. Arnold Print Works, \"Columbian Sailor\", 17\" cloth doll
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RARE, sgnd. 1893, orig. Arnold Print Works, \"Columbian Sailor\", 17\" cloth doll:
$229.00
Love a man in a uniform!
This dashing fellow will make a wonderful addition to your early American cloth doll collection. Standing, 17\" tall, thischarming printed, stuffedcloth, \"Columbian Sailor\", boy has well designed, printedfeatures including lovely blue eyes, eyelids, brows, nose, pink cheeksand sweetly shaped mouth as well as curly blond hair, has been sailing around a verylongas the printed patent information and date on the back of his cap attests: Arnold Print Works. Pat. Jan.31, 1893. Beautifully printed on both sides in dark red, navy blue, gold and brownhe wears a fitted navy jacket decorated with lots of gold and red trimmings, gold buttons and beltover red and black striped trousersand long brown buttoned boots with gold trim and a red cap with black headband covering his curly blond hair showing his exposed ears. Considering he has been \"at sea\" for over 122 years his general condition is quite good with a few lovingly stitched repairs, (under each arm, atboth sleeves and a small one on the side seam of his trouser leg) face as some light water marks andone hand shows wear. See himdescribed on page 8,\"Playthings by the Yard\"-Whitton as well as on page 98, \"Doll Values\', 11th edition-Edward. He is a very hard to find product of this early American cloth manufacturer located in North Adams, Massachusetts from 1876-1925.(loc.3) See our separately listed pair of black, \"Topsy and Pickaninny\" & \"Jocko\" monkeycloth dolls by the same maker (last photos) not included with this item.Please note: nearly all of our items are antique or vintage (usually with some signs ofwear due to usage and previous storage). We do our very best to describe and photograph them for you and do not repair, restring, repaint or enhance them in any way as most collectors prefer to find them in their original state. We try to list our items below current book value and will consider reasonable offers and respond after the item has been listed for at least twenty-four hours.
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RARE, sgnd. 1893, orig. Arnold Print Works, \"Columbian Sailor\", 17\" cloth doll:
$229.00