This charming antique baby doll is a wonderful example of early 20th-century German craftsmanship. The doll features a finely molded bisque head with delicately painted features — rosy cheeks, closed lips, and hand-painted lashes — giving it a lifelike, serene expression. Her original sleep eyes are made of glass and function smoothly, closing when laid down. The body is soft and stuffed with fabric, while the hands are made of early celluloid or composition material, typical for dolls of this period. She wears her original cotton outfit with lace trim and matching bonnet, reflecting the gentle innocence of early nursery dolls. A small pacifier tied with a ribbon adds a sweet finishing touch. Marked “7½” on the neck. Likely produced in Germany between 1920 and 1935. Details:
Origin: Germany
Period: c. 1920–1935
Head: Bisque porcelain
Eyes: Glass, sleeping mechanism
Body: Cloth-stuffed
Hands: Celluloid or early composition
Clothing: Original cotton outfit with lace
Marking: “7½”
Condition: Very good vintage condition, minor age wear consistent with age
A beautiful collectible piece that captures the tender artistry of early 20th-century European dollmaking.
