Vintage Composition Character Doll

This is a mid-20th century vintage character doll, likely dating from the 1930s to the late 1940s. The doll features a composition head and body with jointed limbs. Its physical characteristics include a molded face with painted features, including open-and-close 'sleep' eyes, an open mouth showing teeth, and rosy cheeks. The hair appears to be a glued-on mohair or synthetic wig in a light brown or blonde shade, showing some thinning and matting. The doll is approximately 18 to 22 inches tall. It is dressed in a period-style floral print cotton romper or dress and includes light grey socks and tan leatherette shoes with buckle details. Condition-wise, the item shows significant signs of age and wear. Most notably, there is extensive 'crazing' and surface cracking visible on the composition material of the legs and torso, which is a common form of deterioration for this material due to environmental changes. There is visible paint loss and staining on the face and chin area. The stringing that holds the joints together appears loose, as the limbs are splayed. A blue plush-trimmed coat is visible nearby but is not currently fitted to the doll. No clear manufacturer's marks are visible in the image, though dolls of this type were frequently produced by companies like Effanbee, Ideal, or Horsman. The craftsmanship represents a mass-produced play doll typical of the pre-plastic era.

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