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Greiner 1858 Label Papier Mache #956777

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Greiner 1858 Label Papier Mache #956777
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Early 1858 labeled Greiner</em></td>
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This is a great doll. She is very early, 1858. She was made by Ludwig Greiner of Philadelphia, PA. This was the first doll patented in America.
What a piece of history!Luckily this came from a family that kept their belongs nice. Just think this doll is 147 years old. She is wonderful. Her face has not been redone nor touched up. She has minor rubs and one tiny hole on the top of her head. I'm really wondering if it was in the mold as I can't imagine how it happened. It's about the size of small nail head. The shoulder plate has the label on the back. It's a brown color label that says very clearly Greiner's Patent Heads No. 11 March 30th, 1858. Her hands have been replaced but the old leather hands are in a bag which accompany the doll. The old cotton stuffing is there also. I have not totally undressed her but the prior owner said it was the original body to the doll and it had been in the family it's entire existence! She is 28" tall. From the top of the head to the base of the shoulder plate is 9 3/4". She had the wide shoulders that are very sloped. She has a very thin waist compared to her shoulders. She has small feet but someone has added boots which are way too big but I'm including them with her. Maybe whoever redid the arms added them. They are not old, old! It is just so rare to find such a great doll, I don't know what to say about her. There is some craze lines but nothing that detracts from her beauty. She has blue eyes and black eyelashes painted above her eyes. ...
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<tr><td>Condition:Excellent</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1858 </td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:U.S.A.</td></tr>
<tr><td>Maker:Ludwig Greiner</td></tr>
<tr><td>Height:28</td></tr>



<tr><td>Title:Greiner 1858 Label Papier Mache</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:Papier Mache American Made</td></tr>
<tr><td>Materials:Papier Mache</td></tr>
<tr><td>Type:American made Papier Mache Greiner</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:Neapolis, OH</td></tr>
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