Dollhouse Pewter Miniature Hand-painted Dutch Doll / Penny Doll.
A mere inch and a half tall, jointed pewter peg doll. She is jointed at the shoulders and thighs, so can be posed in all sorts of positions.
Almost Mint vintage condition, from the Owner's personal collection (down-sizing.) Stored away carefully in tissue and unpacked to photograph. Small paint rub is showing on one foot. Please see the big, close-up photograph for details.ABOUT THE DUTCH DOLL:
The Dutch doll, which was so often featured in Victorian nursery stories, actually originated in Germany.(The term Dutch is believed to be a corruption of Deutsch.) These dolls were in such demand that a large folk industry grew up. It is said that a young Princess Victoria had a number of them when in residence at Kensington Palace during the 1830s.
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Big photo with ruler
Big photo arms raised
Big photo back view
Big photo seated
Big photo showing joints
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1.5" Pewter Miniature Dutch Peg Doll
