#4014 • TURNER SISTERS DOLLS.

Part of Catalog of Antique and Other Fine Dolls | Day 2 | October 5, 2022 at 10:00 AM (live auction by Alderfer Auction)

High bid $150.00

Status: Sold

Pair of Peddler dolls handmade by artists Marie and Grace Turner, originally from Brighton, MA. They represent the trades and merchandise sold on Old London Streets. The dolls have wooden carved heads and they have copper wire frames that were wrapped with cloth. The sisters used old fabric and notions to dress them. 10 1/2" "The Yeast Peddlar" with painted features. He carries a yoke on his shoulders with two containers and a spoon in his hand. 10" "Pearly - The Button Lady" with painted features. Her clothing is covered with pearl buttons and she has a card of them in her hands. Both have wool clothing, leather boots and wonderful detail. Condition: some age loss.