Antique 20" Lithographed Gibson Girl Rag Doll

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My daughter said its time for me to learn how to sell on Ebay so bear with me. I found a fantastic Cedar Trunk of Vintage Clothes and dolls from my Grandmother. Many of the items were brought from Germany when she came to the United States and Some were gifts purchased for her grandchildren then as her health failed, forgot she purchased. My Daughter said this doll is a favorite and very HTF from Dean's rag book printed from 1903 to 1912 and is the Knockabout (Company Name for rag dolls) Doll Gibson Girl Pattern. She is clearly marked E.T. Gibson's U.S. Patent (can't read number) March 23, 1910/ Great Britain Pat. No. 7787/March 30th, 1912 on her upper thigh but part is sewn into seam so can't clearly read all the numbers. Yes My grandmother actually sewed this doll from the cloth pattern and really did an impressive job. A beautiful Gibson Girl with hazel eyes and smiling mouth, her blonde hair frames her face with wispy curls that are pulled back with imprinted red ribbon then cascade down her neck . Her arms are lithographed onto her front w she is obviously getting ready for an evening out adjusting scarf tie and neckline on her white pleated top. Her blouse is a detailed pattern with front and 3/4 length sleeves with scallop lace edges that even show shading w wrinkling would be if the outfit were not painted in place. Her Skirt is separate in a thick red Cotton mimicking Acid Wash with two white stripes accenting the bottom and a beautiful multi colored sash style belt with long dangling tie at end. Outfit continues with Red tights then very detailed lithographed Brown granny style boots with lithographed buttons all the way up the side. A beautiful Gibson Girl for the collectors or VHTF Pattern for the Rag Doll Fans out t What Vivid Colors, this girl is stunning and has very little fade for as old as she is. Its amazing the technology and beauty of these Vintage Dolls considering what they have today with all the latest and greatest technology, I prefer the Antique girls anytime.My daughter really loved this doll and I almost thought of keeping it for her Christmas Present but I'll list it once and if it doesn't sell, Christmas shopping will be over. Of course by then, she'll find 20 more things she loves just as much. Damage & Condition: Please read carefully. She is stunning but as with all the items from this Chest, Needs to be Cleaned. I do not see any Stains or Damage that wouldn't wash out. T are a few seams pulled tight: one shoulder is very tightly stretched but is not tore yet. The other seams that are tightly stretched include the other shoulder and both boots at the ankles. Must have been harder to sew at the curves. Looking with a Magnifying glass very Closely I just found a very tiny hole in the seam on the tip of her elbow. T is some slight fading on back of skirt looks like water mark maybe but blends in well so its not very visible also looking closely t are various spots of very light fading that do not detract from her beauty at all. T is one faded line that looks like a pencil mark that goes through one eye again very light and should clean off easily. This is a beautiful Gibson Girl RAG Doll and would be a Collection Favorite for any pre 30s Doll Collector. If you have a legitimate problem with your purchase, Contact Me and we will Resolve it. Questions? More Pictures? Please email and I will do my best to Provide answers. I have some beautiful Vintage German Dolls and Clothes I will be listing soon. My goal is to sell the items in this Cedar chest hopefully without much help from my daughter who use to sell anything I wanted to get rid of and give me the money but she thinks I need something to do after I made the mistake of saying I was bored with retirement. This Chest has been in my attic since my mother died in the 90s and I thought it was just bed linens until I just looked closely at it while cleaning the attic out this Spring. So, Please Check my Auctions and find some great Deals. COMBINED SHIPPING ... read more

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