Price slashed and 5 days time to ship because My husband just passed away.
international shipping on this doll ONLY THROUGH THE EBAY SHIPPING SERVICE.
sold as is,, no refunds, no returns.
nothing else you seeis included. no ball, no toys. no chair. NO BLANKETS, NO other HATS OR bonnets, no other clothing.
you receive ONLY the white baby gown dress that doll is wearing while sitting in the chair by the lamp and bird cage, and 1 lace-back tattered bonnet.
I WILL INCLUDE a PAIR OF ANTIQUE UNDIES AND THEY ARE VERY old and ALL ITEMS INCLUDED DO need repairs and cleaning.
The included DRESS AND BONNET are original to the dolls owner. other items are just for photos so you can see how wonderful the doll looks in different clothing.
if you love JB SHEPPARD AND ANTIQUE philadelphia dolls, here is your chance to own the similar, BUT earlier VERY VERY VERY RARE version of this BIG baby doll, by martha wellington, 1883!
it has no body tag.!!
Early American Antique Cloth WELLINGTON barefoot doll, pat'd date 1883.
You get ONE AUTHENTIC RARE AND VERY EARLY cloth doll by Martha L. Wellington.
This IS one of the The Holy Grails of antique American cloth dolls!
the ultimate and elusive Martha Wellington Cloth Baby Doll!
these dolls look similar to the
j b sheppard philadelphia baby….
BUT they ARE NOT made by same artist, and wellington dolls are rarely ever found ……as very few were made.
clothing includes ONLY the original 36" long antique baby gown and hat.
It was the clothing of the little boy from his christening. yes, A BOY WAS THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS DOLL!
clothes are beautiful, but stained and shows wear and tear.
Heavy wear and tear and this doll HAS been repainted!
thick oil-painted head with painted lower limbs, eyes with molded upper lid, overbite dimple under lip, fold inback of neck, nice large pronouncedshapely ears, short light brown hair, cupped hands withdelineated fingers, two distinctive bottom buns in rear area, BAREFOOT CHILD!
Approx 21" tall. doll weight approx 2 pounds...feels like a real child in your arms.
it is important to note, this doll was made during the izannah walker doll era and VERY VERY VERY FEW wellington dolls are ever found or ever survived.
this doll has no body tag. i have only seen two with a tag, one DOLL PHOTO in a book, and one ACTUAL DOLL AND ORIGINAL BODY TAG in my PERSONAL collection …. WHICH IS UP FOR SALE IN A SEPARATE AUCTION.
early Authentic antique genuine american cloth dolls are hard to find.
they are quite cherished, and rarely offered for sale. someone repainted parts of her, and there are expected flaws on this doll as this doll is a 138 year old survivor!!!!!!
There is overall heavy flaking and crackling of the oil paint and head splits front and back. i can see repaint on head and face.second skin has damage and holes.
There is NO odd stitching to indicate any replacement limb parts, and her beautiful body and limb paint has even patina as expected with play and wear and tear, and it's 138 year old age.
i am not sure if limbs have repaint or not.
It was a genuine attic find, a one family doll,belonging to GRANDPA, when he was a baby!
yes, doll is bruised and repainted and wounded, study all the photos......
if you can love this doll AS IS, THEN THIS IS A incredible opportunity for you!
SHIPPED in a box and FULLY INSURED.
YOU WILL HAVE TO SIGN FOR THE PACKAGE.
We refund you any shipping overages.
Feel free to ask me anything!
I reply quickly and honestly.
Our home is smoke and pet free
and THIS DOLL has NO unpleasant odors!
NO REFUNDS, NO RETURNS. SOLD AS FOUND, AS IS.