Doll Hair Appraisal

Vintage Composition/Hard Plastic Doll Head with Mohair Wig

This is a vintage doll head, likely made from a composition material or hard plastic, characterized by its rosy cheeks, prominent eyelashes, and sculpted features. The head is painted with a light flesh tone, exhibiting some light wear and minor scuffing visible on the surface. It features large, dark, fixed or 'sleep' eyes with detailed painted irises and significant painted upper and lower eyelashes, giving the doll a wide-eyed, innocent expression. The lips are painted a vibrant red, slightly open, suggesting a childlike pout or readiness to speak. The doll's hair is a tightly curled, reddish-brown synthetic or mohair wig, appearing somewhat matted and showing some loss or thinning near the hairline, particularly at the forehead, revealing the underlying head material. There's a visible dark spot or possible small hole above the right eye, which might be a manufacturing flaw or damage. The neck is unfinished, indicating it was intended to be attached to a body. Given the style of the facial molding, the painted features, and the nature of the hair, this doll head likely dates from the mid-20th century, possibly the 1940s-1960s. The quality of the sculpting suggests a mass-produced item, though the hand-painted details on the face show a degree of craftsmanship. The condition, while showing age and some wear, appears generally stable, with no obvious cracks or significant breaks in the main material of the head.