Product Overview
This is a vintage handmade "New Orleans Doll," according to its tag. It's a yarn doll with mammy style clothing with a metal bell as a base. The bell works and rings. Has original tag.
This doll bell was found in the estate of a prominent African American educator who was compiling Black Americana and Black Memorabilia items for a museum prior to her death. Novelty souvenirs such as this one were not always made in the region that they were sold, where this one was made is unknown.
Materials: metal / cloth.
Maker: Unknown
Signed: No
Size: About 6 inches tall.
Condition: Excellent condition with no damage, shows only light surface wear as pictured. Refer to the photos for a better idea of the condition, you will receive the exact souvenir that is pictured.
Other: -
This doll bell was found in the estate of a prominent African American educator who was compiling Black Americana and Black Memorabilia items for a museum prior to her death. Novelty souvenirs such as this one were not always made in the region that they were sold, where this one was made is unknown.
Materials: metal / cloth.
Maker: Unknown
Signed: No
Size: About 6 inches tall.
Condition: Excellent condition with no damage, shows only light surface wear as pictured. Refer to the photos for a better idea of the condition, you will receive the exact souvenir that is pictured.
Other: -
