Black Americana, 19th Century Doll with Wax, Wood, Cloth. The dyed wax over muslin head with black glass eyes, open pink mouth, under now green wool hair, under a cap. The body made of sawdust with painted carved wood lower arms and legs. Wearing cotton bloomers, muslin, linn dress with red thread details. Circa 1870. {Approximate dimensions: 22 1/4 inches long.}. Provenance: By repute, purchased from the Gump's Family doll collection. Condition: The head with tearing to wax near eye sockets, and lower part of jaw. Dirt, discoloration to wool hair, some losses to black paint. The doll has electrician's (?) tape over waist.