40s Porcelain Doll Ruth Gibbs Godey’s Little Lady Doll Collectible

An extraordinary Hand Painted “China Doll” for your collection. Made in the 1940s, this signed Ruth Gibbs has a porcelain head, arms and legs with cloth body and all her original clothing. Such a sweet face. Very collectible! This handmade doll was part of series: Godey’s Little Lady Dolls, which were modeled after Victorian ladies and their fashions. She has hand painted black hair, blue eyes, rosy cheeks, red lips, and gold shoes. Her full dress has a muslin cotton top and pink flower patterned skirt. It is trimmed with blue ruffled netting on the sleeves, petticoat, and matching bonnet with satin ribbon. She has netting underclothes / pants underneath. SIZE: She is 7” tall. Width (between arms) is 3”. CONDITION: The hand painted details on her face, hair and shoes is amazingly intact! No breaks or cracks in her body—just one tiny nibble on the back of her leg that looks like an impression line (does not compromise stability). No crazing visible. There are some loose threads and/or fraying on the dress, but no rips, holes or stains. The bonnet has one small hole. — China doll Shoulder plate doll Little lady masqueraders Antique porcelain Vintage doll Antique porcelain doll Little women doll Collectible doll 53.325c24