{"product_id":"antique-porcelain-half-dolls-circa-1900s-1920s-for-pincushion-and-grooming-accessories-sold-separately","title":"Antique Porcelain Half-Dolls For Pincushion and Grooming Accessories circa 1900s-1940s- Sold Separately","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e{HISTORY}\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether she was petite and sweet, tall and stylish, or festively accessorized from the waist up, porcelain half-dolls brought all the panache and personality to daily tasks of the 20th century. First made between the 1900s and the 1920s in Germany and then Japan, half-dolls graced pincushions, clothing brushes, powder puffs, lingerie bags, tea cozies, and a host of similar items where the main fun and focal point of an everyday item was a pretty face full of character. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways eye-catching, their bottom halves were generally made of some sort of fabric or natural material that formed a \"skirt\" appropriate to the task at hand. Pincushion dolls were paired with velvet or tulle to create a fluffy, puffy skirt ideal for pin storage. Brushes were made out of natural materials and secured with ribbon around the waist. Powder puffs featured satin and soft cloth. Nowadays, some collectors like to create elaborate outfits or period costumes appropriate to the age and character of the doll.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhichever situation strikes your fancy, these three are sold separately, so that you can find the face that calls to you. Each doll is 100% unique and boasts her own individual style. Let's look...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tallest of the group, with her light brown bob and green ribboned chemise, was made in Germany around the 1920s and is marked 5230 on the back. She sports red lips, rosy cheeks, and an elegant stance with arms reaching just behind her neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smallest of the group is the girl wearing the green hat. She was made in Japan sometime between the 1920s and 1940s, and once adorned the top of a clothing brush meant to remove hair, dust, and crumbs from fabric in a mini whisk-broom style fashion. With a blue bow, dark brown curly hair, and a hint of red lipstick, she has the smallest waist of the three. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd last but not least, the mid-size gal with the youngest face has blond hair, blue eyes, and a pale complexion. She was made in Germany around the 1900s and is marked 5537 on the back. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFun for display, crafting, and creativity, these little half-dolls have been inspiring artists, designers, and fashion mavens for a century. Ready to continue that same joy for the next 100 years, these little halfers are here to add big delight to the day in the most whimsical of ways. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e{SPECIAL FEATURES}\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold separately \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll contain marks of manufacturing origin on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautifully painted faces \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e{CONDITION}\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach half-doll is in gorgeous shape with no chips, cracks, spots, or stains. The blond-hair doll is missing the tip of her thumb on one hand but just ever-so-slightly so it's not really noticeable. All the dolls are very clean inside and out and all are expertly painted with little to no wear. All dolls stand up on their own. Please see photos. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e{SIZE}\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tallest doll with the light brown bob measures 3\" inches (height) x 2.5\" inches (width elbow to elbow) x 1\" inch (depth) and weighs 1.2 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe doll with the green hat measures 2\" inches (height) x 1\" inch (width elbow to elbow) x .75\" inches (depth) and weighs 0.5 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe doll with the blond hair measures just over 2\" inches (height) x 1\" inches (elbow to elbow) x 1\" inch (depth) and weighs just under 0.7 oz. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e{DONATION SUPPORTED}\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese heirlooms give back! 20% of the proceeds from the sale of each half-doll will be donated to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rare.org\/\" class=\"text-link\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003erare.org\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - an international non-profit committed to protecting, promoting, and preserving global foodways, communities, and the environment through self-sustainability and conservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unmarked Antique","offers":[{"title":"Small - Dark Brown Hair w\/Hat","offer_id":51190030401759,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium - Blond Hair","offer_id":51190030434527,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large - Light Brown Bobbed Hair","offer_id":51190030467295,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/8945\/files\/antique-porcelain-half-dolls-germany-japan.png?v=1786489107","url":"https:\/\/shopinthevintagekitchen.com\/products\/antique-porcelain-half-dolls-circa-1900s-1920s-for-pincushion-and-grooming-accessories-sold-separately","provider":"In The Vintage Kitchen Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}