Antique German porcelain doll, fully dressed in a Civil War period [late 1850s-early 1860s] crinoline balldress [ball dress], undergarments, and petticoat hand-sewn by Sylvia Dornhecker, a recognized American doll collector. Fine miniature work: elaborate fitted bodice, lace, and handmade miniature medallions in shape of roses around the dress. The doll comes in it's own glass dome as pictured.

The doll's head, hands and legs are made of porcelain, the body is soft. The doll stands 9.1/4" [23.5cm] tall. The black glaze of the doll's shoes shows some wear, otherwise very good condition. The wire with the loop around doll's breast keeps her in standing position.
Due to the glass dome protection, the garments are near fine condition.
The doll is under a glass dome on a wooden base. The base was made by Timberline Woodcrafters, Henderson, North Carolina [the original vintage [c.1950s-1960s] label is on the bottom of the wooden base.

Provenance:

The doll comes from the collection of Sylvia Lee Rogers Dornhecker (1921-2017). She had a collection of over 400 antique dolls which were frequently exhibited. Sylvia Dornhecker designed dresses for her dolls emphasizing the History of Fashion. The presentation of this particular doll: garments, metal stand and custom made dome with its wooden base were created in the 1950s-1960s. The porcelain doll itself is of German origin, c.1880s. This exhibition piece was sold at the auction after Sylvia Dornhecker's death.

Rates vary per zone/ country -estimates only [not incl. zone 9/10], we will adjust shipping costs with the invoice.

US: Priority (c 2-4 days) ----------- $56.50
Canada: Priority (c 2-7 weeks) ------ $88.50
World: Priority (c 2-8 week) ------- $138.50