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Vintage Halloween "SIBYL FORTUNE TELLING DOLL
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I am offering a unique vintage Halloween item that was recently discovered in a local estate liquidation. It is The Sibyl Fortune Telling Doll, by the Sibyl Fortune Telling Doll Co., 1310 So. Hobart Ave., Los Angeles , Calif. I can not find a date on any of the literature with the doll but my quess is that it dates to the 1920s, but I am not sure. The Sibyl doll is a 1/2 doll that is fashioned on a metal post that fits into a cardboard base with the days of the week (Your Next Lucky Day) printed on it. The doll has a fantastic (very spooky!) molded and painted paper mache head and hands and a cloth stuffed body. The hair is real grey hair and the black cotton fabric jacket is superbly decorated with scarry cats, bat, moon, star, snake, wishbone, witch, etc. The doll, when attached to the base, measures 10 1/2" tall. The Fortune Teller comes with the original stapled paper booklet. The cover of the booklet reads " If the truth you wish to learn, Give my base a quarter turn. Find your question in this book, On it's number closely look. The color, too, just keep in mind, on nearest fold of same hue, find your answer clear and true." Also with the doll is a printed red cardboard circle which is part of the kit, that is marked with the astrological signs. On it is printed "Lay flat (this side up) and slip between the two bases as far as it will go." Next t is a colorful spiral book that is filled with fortunes. On the top of some of the pages it is marked "Patents Pending in U.S. and Abroad". The Sibyl doll, the 2 bases, the booklet and the spiral book with the fortunes, all fit neatly into the 10" red cardboard cylinder box. It is missing the lid, but is in good condition otherwise. Based on the information in these booklets, I think this doll/game is complete other than the missing lid to the box. The Fortune Teller is in good condition but she does have a chip on her nose. Also, her paper mache hands are flaking (when you run your finger across the hands a chalky residue rubs off). The fabric jacket is in good condition, other than some chalk residue below the hands. The detail on this "frighteningly fun" doll is great! The face is wonderful and the Halloween motifs on the jacket are delightful. Fantastic that so much of the game still remains! Thanks for your interest in this great item.
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