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A CUTE EARLY CHAD VALLEY MABEL LUCIE ATTWELL

Here we have a lovely early Chad Valley Doll. This is one of the most desirable designs with the googly side glancing eyes and designed for Chad by Mabel Lucie Attwell. This is about as good as they get - totally original with a little age fading and wear. He dates from around the 1920s and measures just under 14 inches. Sometimes the eyes sink somewhat into the head in these early dolls - but they are still perfect in this fine example. He has his original thick curly brown mohair wig.

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He has his totally original outfit even down to the shoes which are made of black felt trimmed with turquoise felt to match his coat. He has 3 markings - two labels to the base of the feet and the early CV celluloid button to his right side. The body is velvet which has the usual discolouration to the legs and hands. One tiny hole to the left leg, one small hole behind his right ear covered by his hair, and a small hole in his orange shorts. Other than the expected age wear and discolouration as mentioned, I really cannot fault this lovely boy. Email me quickly if you are interested, layaway is possible.

This Mabel Lucie Attwell Chad Valley is SOLD
 

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