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Black American Cloth Rag Dolls. Often made by mothers & other caregivers. As money & material goods were scarce for many families, corncobs or socks were often used as the doll body. Fabric scraps were used for the arms, legs & clothing. It was not unusual for a mother to create her child's doll by simply knotting whatever fabric scraps she could find. Some Black American dolls date back to the days of slavery. Before the Civil War, it is said these women fashioned black face dolls dressed in calico as playthings for the white children in their care. The doll maker used whatever bits and pieces were handy. Commercially made dolls began to appear toward the end of the 19th century. Many have hand-oil painted faces. All of our dolls are quality pieces of Americana or folk art.

Black Memorabilia

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Click for more detail... 249	Black Americana Cloth Doll Black Americana cloth doll. Overall length 26" made of a textured brown to black material that feels velvety. Her head & chest are stuffed, her arms only mildly so. Button eyes & nose,embroidered mouth. One corner of her lips has been "loved" off. There are no tears in the doll body. Her cloth dress is sewn closed at the bottom. She has a long ribbon around her neck similar in color to the edging used at the collar. The dress is torn and has stains on the top and a larger almost tea colored one on the skirt. She is not mint, but there is something so "special" about her I had to have her. A country mustard color. I guarantee you will love her. Black American Black Memorabilia doll dolls Black American	Your Price: $155.00

Black Memorabiila

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Click for more detail... 419	Black Americana Topsy Turvey Rag Doll Black Americana Topsy Turvey Rag Doll Great condition, very clean. 12" Black American doll's hand embroidered features, thumbs, bodymachine sewn. The other doll has yellow hair with about three strands missing off the top that can be replaced with strands from her pigtails. Her face & hands are "very slightly soiled." Probably from the late 40s or early 50's.	Your Price: $294.99

Black Americans

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Click for more detail... 1229	Black Americana Effanbee Hand made Black American Doll Black Americana Effanbee appears Hand made Black American Doll. Gently used. I sold the same in mint condition, with the Effanbee paper tag & box several years ago that is how I knew it to be Effanbee. I think the greenj ribbon on her right hand held the tag. 12" tall, less than a pound. Her face has some stiffness to it, eyes and mouth are painted. The lips are missing a little paint. The hair is thin from being "gently loved". The back is full, the very top and the left side show thinness. Her arms and legs are stitched in a velvety fabric. Her dress is of cotton and faded with age. Her head is attached, there are no holes or tears in the body or outfit. Clean. black american doll	Your Price: $199.99

Black Memorabilia

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Click for more detail... 786	Black Americana Doll by Krueger? Black Americana Black Americana doll by Krueger. Doll is 14" tall in very good condition. A gift from my hubby 20 years ago. But, we can't keep everything! It's time to downsize. The back of her head is soft, the face is a moded firmer fabric than the nylon covered back as it appears to have been painted. There are a few softer facial lines that show the lighter nylon fabric color Then the eyes & nose were hand painted. The head is sewn to the body. Molded ears, nose, lips, eyes. The torso is two pieces, the arms are two pieces then attached, the legs as well. The sides of her feet have two extra stitches, not sure why. Her hand crocheted hat has a label "Bonny Charlotte NC, her cotton dress has a label Krueger NYC with the K in a blue oval & the registration logo. The dress is in slightly faded but good condition. The dress has attached matching bloomers & fits her very well. The doll was sold to us as a "Krueger" doll 20 years ago. I have yet to be able to locate a doll exactly like her. The only information I have received from a doll expert was that Kreuger dolls referenced in the "Blue Book - Dolls and Values" by Jan Foulke (Hobby House Press) is that American made cloth dolls with painted faces, made from 1880 - 1930 are mentioned but no sizes are given. Kreuger started business in 1917! Values could be between $1000-$2000+ We will consider offers. for Black American dolls. Black Americana doll	Your Price: $1500.00
Click for more detail... 936	Black Americana Cloth Doll Hand Crochet Black Americana Black Americana Cloth Doll Hand Crochet Dress. This Black Americana cloth doll is 17 inches tall, she's very different than I've found before. Her black cotton body is softly stuffed, painted features. Her bloomers are like a white linen napkin wound around her legs almost like mummy wraps. The underdress is a heavy linen with hand crochet overlay. Trimmed in blue hand work, the blue flowers hang below the crochet hem. She has beautiful handwork. The dress is tea colored. Vintage cloth rag doll Black Americana	Your Price: $215.00
Click for more detail... 939	Black Americana Antique Cloth Folk Art Doll Black American doll. These folk art dolls were hand made by loving mothers for their children, or the children they cared for. this one has lots of sought for features. Embroidered lips, nose & eyes, unusual in that she also has eyebrows. She also has fingers & ears, both rare to find. Her hair is a very tight wool. her limbs are attached. Made of brown cotton she wears a print dress. At her neck on the right the seam is slightly worn. Very clean. Black Americana doll dolls Black memorabilia american folk art	Your Price: $185.00
Click for more detail... 940	Norah Wellings Boy & Girl Dolls Norah Wellings pair of 9 inch dolls. Boy and girl pair with the labels in tact. She has signs of wear on her face. Her dress shows small signs of age & wear near her neck, arm & hem. There are no tears in the velvet. Her hair is in very good condition. His face also shows small signs of wear. His shirt has small spots of wear near the left arm. No tears in the velvet. He may have had a hat. Though they show wear, the facial features are still intact, even the eyebrows. Black Americana Black memorabilia dolls Black Americana	Your Price: $175.00
Click for more detail... 428	Black Americana Boy & Girl Antique Rag Dolls Black Americana antique boy & girl dolls. Great example of Black America folk art. This is the finest set of dolls I've ever had. Most Black Americana rag dolls were generally made either by the children's mothers, or the caretakers of children. These Black American child dolls are dressed in vintage materials, this fabric was from an upper class family. The bodies are a silky fabric. These dolls feature much sought features: thumbs, faces stitched from several fabric creating a delicate face, finely embroidered features, legs & arms attached. These dolls were made with great detail & show a lot of love! They have black yarn hair. This pair of Black American dolls are dressed in a satiny dress with lace insert, his shirt is similar. Her dress has a white lace insert. Both rag dolls wear hand sewn flannel booties. The Black American boy doll He is a wearing underwear & wears a cap, both unusual features. Approximately 14 1/2" tall. Likely made in the 1940s or earlier. Black American doll dolls Black Americana doll dolls ragdolls Black memorabilia Vintage Antique dolls.	Your Price: $595.00
Click for more detail... 589	Black American Velvet Ragdoll Black Americana homemade ragdoll made from velvet. Great examples of American folk art, handmade Black American ragdolls, made by Black American women for their children or those they cared for. These Black American dolls were made from scrap fabric, this from a well to do home is made from black velvet. Great embroidered facial features, 9 yarn pigtails. Clothes are tea stain color, the apron's shoulder seam is loose, easily repaired. The lightweight apron fabric was probably a curtain in another life. 12" tall stuffed hand made Black American ragdoll. Black Memorabilia Black American doll dolls ragdolls Black Americana	Your Price: $195.00
Click for more detail... 580	Black American Boy & Girl Dolls Black Americana folk art, homemade Black American boy and girl dolls. They have cousins #429. Dated 1935-1945 as seen in PJ Gibbs 1993 book "Black Collectibles Sold In America" These doll patterns were sold to American mothers, These four Black American dolls seem to be of the same pattern, each with their own creator's charm. This pair of dolls are 16-17"s tall. Adorable hand embroidered faces, even little seems on the sides give them "chubby cheek" looks. Sought after features by collectors of Black American dolls: embroidered features, details like cheeks, thumbs, even embroidered toes, hair sewn very well, even 1 pigtail on the Black American girl doll. Attire attributes: embroidered dress design, trim, apron. Black American dolls great condition, their only flaw are slightly limp necks, that occurred when the dolls were carried over a child's arm, and the head if not stuffed enough began to tilt over. Black American doll dolls ragdolls Black Americana Black memorabilia	Your Price: $225.00
Click for more detail... 429	Black Americana Boy and Girl Rag Dolls Black Americana Boy and Girl Rag dolls, folk art at its finest. These Black American dolls are approximately 17 1/2" tall. Black Americana rag dolls were made by mothers for their children or by caretakers for tots they cared for. Fine example of folk art Black American dolls, extremely well made. The boy has the stitiching in one arm open where he was overstuffed and the seam separated, easily repaired.They have black yarn hair & features sought by collectors of black American dolls: great embroidered features, thumbs, added clothing features dress with organza apronm silky drawers. Dated 1935-1945 as seen in PJ Gibbs 1993 book "Black Collectibles Sold In America" . See their cousins #580. Black Americana Black Memorabiia Dolls doll Black American memorabilia	Your Price: $274.99
Click for more detail... 207	Black American Big Sister and LIttle Brother Black American sister & brother Rag Dolls. Black Memorabila dolls sought after features include pairs & attached sewn on, jointed legs. 14" he is 12" tall. Original clothes. She has 5 gray pigtails, one thinner than the others. Applied felt facial features, one pupil missing, He has a rather "nappy" head of hair, same features including one missing pupil. Wearing blue cotton overalls with knee patches & cotton shirt. This pair of Black American folk art dolls have normal yellowing from age, no tears or stains. Probably from the late 40's! Black Americana Black American Black Memorabilia	Your Price: $275.00
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