Name/Title
Sunkiss Bottle DollDescription
tBlack Stockinette, No Arms
1910-1930
This unique bottle doll, crafted between 1910 and 1930, features a black stockinette body with sun-kissed brown facial features. The doll has button eyes and an embroidered nose and mouth, highlighting the artisan's skill in creating expressive details. Dressed in a linen peppered dress and topped with a cotton bonnet, this doll exemplifies the creativity and resourcefulness of early 20th-century doll makers. While lacking arms, its distinctive design and charming attire reflect the cultural significance of handmade dolls as cherished childhood companions and collectible art pieces.Collection
Paula Raye, Folk art