Early American Cloth Rag Doll with Composition Head – c. 1910s–1920s
This is an authentic early American cloth (rag) doll with a composition head, dating to the late 1910s–early 1920s.
The doll features a hand-stitched patchwork cloth body, stuffed arms and legs, and original fabric boots with stitched soles. Her composition head shows classic early features with painted stationary eyes and original facial paint remnants. She retains her original fabric cap and traditional gauze neck wrap, both commonly seen on early American cloth dolls.
These dolls were often produced using factory-made heads and finished with cloth bodies either commercially or at home, making each example unique.
This doll is intended for display or collection only and is best appreciated as a piece of early American folk art.
Antique & Vintage Items Policy
Due to the fragile nature of antique and vintage items, all sales are final. Items are sold as-is with condition fully described and photographed
Shipping & Handling
This item will be carefully packed for safe transit using appropriate materials for antique and fragile collectibles. The doll will be wrapped to prevent movement and pressure on delicate areas.
Ships within 1–3 business days of purchase
Shipping method: USPS Ground Advantage,USPS PRIORITY or UPS GROUND
Double-boxed for protection
Tracking provided
Due to the age and fragile nature of antique items, minor movement or settling during transit can occur despite careful packing
Condition
Antique condition consistent with age (over 100 years old).
Please note:
Heavy wear, paint loss, and crazing to composition head
Fabric fading, fraying, and stains
Small fabric tear on body (see photos)
No sleep eyes; eyes are painted and stationary
All condition characteristics are typical for early cloth dolls and contribute to their primitive character.
Perfect for:
Primitive décor
Early American folk art collections
Farmhouse or country displays
Antique doll collectors
