Lot 077 - Antique Handmade Cloth Pierrot Clown Marionette Doll with Pointed Hat, Pom-Pom, and Button-Front Costume, 21" H

Lot 077 - Antique Handmade Cloth Pierrot Clown Marionette Doll with Pointed Hat, Pom-Pom, and Button-Front Costume, 21" HAntique handmade cloth Pierrot clown marionette doll dressed in a two tone black and cream costume with a pointed hat topped by a black pom pom. The face is hand drawn with simple features on cream colored fabric. The costume has a row of white buttons down the front, a wide collar, and ruffled cuffs at the wrists and ankles. Marionette strings are attached at the hands and head but are not operable. The doll shows soiling and discoloration to the

and finish loss

but does have a couple minor chips around the rim

the rebel retreat from Manassas

Wright and engraved by H

Dumas and John Miles

The book itself covers everything from horse abortions to diseases of the hooves

with soil deposits

Illustrated throughout with engraved plates of planets

wearing period attire including suits

The viewfinder has a fold down handle that operates smoothly

and edge wear are present across all four

Conditions vary across the group