Description: Vintage early 1900’s era Moravian Benigna cloth doll. 5 inches. Hand painted facial features, floss hair, original sewn-on costume including gown, apron, slip, pantaloons, shoes, headwear, shawl, bag. Embroidered blanket stitch on the tote. Moravian Doll originated and made by the Bethel Circle of King's Daughters The First Moravian Church Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The doll is named after the Countess Henrietta Benigna Justina, the daughter of Count Nicholas von Zinzendorf. Benigna founded the first Moravian School for Girls in 1742. It was the first Protestant boarding school for girls in America. Her costume was copied from those worn by Moravian women around 1872. Handmade by the women's group. Cloth covered wire body and limbs. The embroidery thread color depicts the woman's place in life and in this case, blue represents a married sister. Very hard to find cloth doll for the more sophisticated cloth doll collector. From my personal collection. Very good condition, with overall age related fade. No card. clean, odor free, smoke free shoppe, no other accessories or stand. Combined shipping available. Layaway available.
Price: 150 USD
Location: Whitsett, North Carolina
End Time: 2024-12-04T20:37:36.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Antique: No
Number of Pieces: 1
Set Includes: Doll
Material: Cloth
Year Manufactured: 1940
Age Level: 17 Years & Up
Vintage: Yes
Doll Size: 5 in
Doll Gender: Girl Doll
Type: Rag & Cloth Doll
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Packaging: Without Packaging
Time Period Manufactured: 1940-1949
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Width: 5 in
Handmade: Yes
