Artisan Handcrafted Peddler Doll w/ baskets and items.

16" tall and on a wooden stand so he stands nice

Comes with orginal tags

Smoke Free home.

Wouldn't this look amazing for a Primitive Thanksgiving or for Christmas as a Santa.

Peddler dolls are thought to have been made before 1800 but from the point of view of the collector they are of the regency in early Victorian periods. They were as nail adult toys to be admired on the sewing table or parlor mantel place peddlers are usually considered to be a particular English frugality however they were handcrafted at home and there was a definite connection with a toy maker. In a period when people lived in country houses tended to be isolated from the fashionable influence of the town the coming of The peddler was viewed with some excitement as not only brought items which they could not buy in the village shops but also carried news and fresh ideas with his cry what is it you lack what is it you buy see fine bands and roughs he was greeted with enthusiasm by the young women from cottages and farms and from the great country houses too the doll lady honors the tradition among doll collectors that peddler dolls are always dressed with capes aprons and a little bonnet and who carries homemade wears the doll lady wants you to enjoy this example of the handcrafted quality peddler dolls for many years to come.