Vintage China Head Doll in Wingback Chair

This item is a vintage china head doll, estimated to be from the mid-to-late 19th century (circa 1860-1890). The doll features a glazed porcelain head, known as 'china', with a molded black hairstyle typical of the Civil War or Victorian era. The face is delicately painted with blue eyes, rosy cheeks, and a small red mouth. She possesses a cloth body with porcelain lower arms and hands, displayed sitting in an appropriately scaled, padded wingback chair upholstered in a tan floral fabric. Her outfit consists of a green, brown, and tan patterned dress with puffed 'leg-o-mutton' sleeves, a large scalloped yellow collar, and a yellow lace trim along the hemline. The overall construction suggests hand-made quality common for domestic play during its period. Regarding condition, the porcelain surfaces appear mostly intact, though there is visible age-related wear and fading to the fabrics. The doll's hair shows slight paint loss or rubbing, and the textiles exhibit potential fraying and dust accumulation consistent with long-term storage or display. The chair backing shows some minor spotting. There are no immediate maker's marks visible on the exposed porcelain, which is common for these mass-produced yet artisanal German-style export dolls.