Vintage Black Americana Topsy-Turvy or Mammy Doll

This is a vintage cloth doll, specifically a 'Topsy-Turvy' or 'Mammy' style figure often associated with early to mid-20th-century American folk art and toys. The doll features a dark-skinned head, likely made of composition or hard plastic, with painted facial features. It is dressed in a vibrant red and white polka-dot fabric gown, which appears to be made from a cotton or blend material. A matching red solid fabric shawl or sash with pinked (zigzag) edges is draped over the shoulders and tied around the waist. The head also features a coordinating red headwrap or turban. This style of doll is historically significant and often features a second hidden doll on the flip side, though only one side is visible in the photograph. The construction appears to be a mix of machine and hand-sewn elements. Condition-wise, the fabric shows significant creasing, fraying along the unfinished edges of the red sash, and some visible dust or light staining consistent with its age, likely dating between the 1930s and 1950s. There are signs of wear on the painted features of the face, and the overall posture of the doll suggests a soft-stuffed body. No maker's marks are immediately visible, which is common for these types of cottage-industry or home-made souvenir dolls. The craftsmanship is illustrative of traditional Americana folk toys from the segregated era, making it a piece with both historical and cultural complexity.