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This 55 cm Russian folk costume doll from 1960–1970 wears traditional Slavic dress, has braided blonde hair and functioning sleeping eyes, and is in good used condition with small signs of age.
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Vintage European Folk Costume Doll – 55 cm Slavic Traditional Dress Doll with Sleep Eyes & Braided Hair
【Description】
A charming and exceptionally tall vintage European folk costume doll, authentically dressed in traditional Slavic / Eastern European regional attire with a headscarf and long braided blonde plait.
Artisanal Details & Traditional Folk Costume:
Sleeping Eyes Mechanism: Features weighted sleeping eyes with delicate painted lashes that close gently when laid flat and open when held upright.
Authentic Regional Folk Attire: Fully dressed in traditional regional clothing, including an earth-toned peasant blouse with geometric embroidered sleeve cuffs, a tied headscarf (Babushka), and a high-waisted pleated plaid apron skirt.
Long Braided Plait: Styled with long, golden-blonde hair styled into an elaborate thick braid reaching past the waistline.
Contemporary Interior Display:
Standing at a substantial 55 cm in height, this nostalgic character doll serves as a heartwarming rustic accent for country-house displays, vintage toy collections, nursery shelves, or folk costume showcases.
【Materials & Construction】
Doll: Hard composite / vinyl polymer head and limbs with painted facial features and mechanical sleeping eyes.
Costume: Cotton and linen fabrics with traditional printed/embroidered borders.
【Condition】
Exhibits authentic vintage condition with honest signs of history and play wear. Condition details include:
Age-appropriate patina, light staining spots, and gentle domestic wear/fraying across the fabric blouse and headscarf.
Sleeping eyes function properly when tilted.
Facial paint and hair braid remain intact and well-preserved.
Important Note:
This is an authentic vintage collectible doll showing natural age-related textile wear. Please carefully inspect all provided high-resolution detailed photographs to verify the exact physical condition, fabric patina, and facial detailing prior to placing your bid.
【Period】
Circa 1960s–1970s (Mid-Century Folk Art / Vintage Toy)
【Dimensions & Estimated Weight】
Width: 18.0 cm
Depth: 15.0 cm
Height: 55.0 cm
Vintage European Folk Costume Doll – 55 cm Slavic Traditional Dress Doll with Sleep Eyes & Braided Hair
【Description】
A charming and exceptionally tall vintage European folk costume doll, authentically dressed in traditional Slavic / Eastern European regional attire with a headscarf and long braided blonde plait.
Artisanal Details & Traditional Folk Costume:
Sleeping Eyes Mechanism: Features weighted sleeping eyes with delicate painted lashes that close gently when laid flat and open when held upright.
Authentic Regional Folk Attire: Fully dressed in traditional regional clothing, including an earth-toned peasant blouse with geometric embroidered sleeve cuffs, a tied headscarf (Babushka), and a high-waisted pleated plaid apron skirt.
Long Braided Plait: Styled with long, golden-blonde hair styled into an elaborate thick braid reaching past the waistline.
Contemporary Interior Display:
Standing at a substantial 55 cm in height, this nostalgic character doll serves as a heartwarming rustic accent for country-house displays, vintage toy collections, nursery shelves, or folk costume showcases.
【Materials & Construction】
Doll: Hard composite / vinyl polymer head and limbs with painted facial features and mechanical sleeping eyes.
Costume: Cotton and linen fabrics with traditional printed/embroidered borders.
【Condition】
Exhibits authentic vintage condition with honest signs of history and play wear. Condition details include:
Age-appropriate patina, light staining spots, and gentle domestic wear/fraying across the fabric blouse and headscarf.
Sleeping eyes function properly when tilted.
Facial paint and hair braid remain intact and well-preserved.
Important Note:
This is an authentic vintage collectible doll showing natural age-related textile wear. Please carefully inspect all provided high-resolution detailed photographs to verify the exact physical condition, fabric patina, and facial detailing prior to placing your bid.
【Period】
Circa 1960s–1970s (Mid-Century Folk Art / Vintage Toy)
【Dimensions & Estimated Weight】
Width: 18.0 cm
Depth: 15.0 cm
Height: 55.0 cm
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Russia
Material
Cotton
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
55 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
15 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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