Onbekend merk . - Doll - 1900-1910 - Germany

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Rare papier-mâché twin dolls from Germany dating to circa 1900–1910, with heads and limbs of composition, glass eyes, handmade period clothing, connected at the chest as Siamese twins, accompanied by a wooden bed with original patchwork upholstery; the dolls measure 48 cm and the bed 65 by 22 cm, and the set is in good condition with some wear to the feet and hair, packaged without original packaging, and brand listed as unknown.

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Very rare dolls as Siamese twins. They are connected at the chest, they often also have a third leg. They were made around 1900. Around that period these twins were used as attractions at fairs. The dolls have a papier-mâché head, glass eyes, and handmade clothing based on the fashion of children's clothes of the time. The hair has not withstood the test of time. Probably these dolls were played with, hence the damage to the feet. Arms and lower legs are made of composition.
The wooden cradle has the original upholstery with a patchwork bedspread.
The dolls are 48 cm, the bed is 65 x 22 cm.
These were made only around 1900. They are a real rarity and a special collector's item.
The photos are part of the description.

Very rare dolls as Siamese twins. They are connected at the chest, they often also have a third leg. They were made around 1900. Around that period these twins were used as attractions at fairs. The dolls have a papier-mâché head, glass eyes, and handmade clothing based on the fashion of children's clothes of the time. The hair has not withstood the test of time. Probably these dolls were played with, hence the damage to the feet. Arms and lower legs are made of composition.
The wooden cradle has the original upholstery with a patchwork bedspread.
The dolls are 48 cm, the bed is 65 x 22 cm.
These were made only around 1900. They are a real rarity and a special collector's item.
The photos are part of the description.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Onbekend merk .
Period
1900-1910
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Good
Packaging
Without original box
Material
Papier-mache
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Objects sold
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