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Rare 19th C. Black "Sambo" Fabric Doll - All Original!

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Rare 19th C. Black "Sambo" Fabric Doll - All Original!

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America, middle of the 19th century. An exceedingly rare doll of fabric stuffed with sawdust, head, hands and feet of clay painted black with added white and red pigment for mouth, eyes and teeth. He is attired in purple polka-dot pants, yellow undershirt and tan jacket/ waist-coat. This figure probably represents a minstrel. An incredible example seldom seen this nice! Custom stand. Size: 11.5" H (29.2 cm)

Provenance: Ex - Allen Davis collection, Santa Fe, NM

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Rare 19th C. Black "Sambo" Fabric Doll - All Original!

Name: Rare 19th C. Black \"Sambo\" Fabric Doll - All Original!
SKU: 46863765
Price: 800 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,500 - $2,500

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Starting Price $750

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