Re: Antique Ruth Doll question
Posted by joan on October 14, 2009 at 22:48:49:
In Reply to: Re: Antique Ruth Doll question posted by Raynell on July 22, 2009 at 04:17:15:
:I just purchased a lovely bisque doll. she has Ruth written in script on the back of her neck along with 15/0, made in Germany. She has open lips exposing small teeth, beautiful auburn hair, rosy cheecks, blue eyes, a dimple in her chin and lots of long eyelashes and well defined eyebrows. Her body is stuffed fabric, her legs are china painted, her arms are glossy white china. Her clothing appears to be new, but period. White pantaloons and beautiful full petticoat with a black and tan dress. Would anyone know the value of this doll. any other information would be much appreciated (maker, age of doll etc). Thanks!!!
After slightly peeling back the leather body, I do see that it says 18/0 and not the 187 as I stated before. I dont really want to peel it back any farther though.
: Raynell
: : We also have a "Ruth" doll: the back of the shoulders says "Ruth" in a formalized script. Beneath that it says "10/0" and below that, just at the very bottom of the bisque part, is small script that I cannot read. I think it says something and then "Germany." Does yours have anything just at the bottom of the bisque back?
: : Katharine
: : : Hello,
: : : I aquired an antique doll from my grandmother that has a bisque head, arms and hands. The Body is made of glove leather. Both legs are broken off, one is missing. She is stuffed with sawdust. There is also one shoe. She has blond braided hair. She is wearing a blue dress. The bisque is in good condition, no chips. Her mouth is open exposing her teeth. On the back of the shoulder area it says Ruth, just below I believe it says 187. Can anyone tell me about this doll? Thank you for your time.