The House of Antiques has dated this Carved Wooden Jigger Doll to the 1920s.
A great example of an early 20th century American hand carved folk art articulated jigger doll. With brilliantly shaped body and hand painted facial features with cool side burns. Stood on a wire stand for display purposes.
Jig dolls are traditional wooden or tin-plate toys for adults or children.
In London they were frequently operated by street entertainers or buskers. In England old soldiers from the Great war sometimes busked with them to supplement their meagre war pensions
Dimensions in inches: H 12” x W 4” x D 2”
Age: Early 20th Century
Origin: America
Condition: Good
This item shows natural wear and aging with scratched, scuffs worn wooden areas, chipped paint and natural patina. This item has stood the test of time but in overall good condition and stood on a makeshift metal wire stand.
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The House of Antiques has dated this Carved Wooden Jigger Doll to the 1920s.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Jigger Doll
