Description: This Vintage Hungarian Folk Art Doll is a rare find that will make a great addition to any doll collection. The doll is handmade with a cloth hat featuring pom poms and traditional antique cloth, painted face, and cloth body with composition and fabric materials, and sawdust filling. Even has eyelashes. The girl doll is 15 inches tall from top of pompoms to toes and skirt measures 16 inches across. This beautiful vintage doll is a true piece of art, handcrafted with care using traditional costume and fabrics representative of the Mezőkövesd region in northern Hungary. (The Matyó are a subgroup of Hungarians who populate an ethnographic region called "Matyó Land (Matyóföld)". The Matyó have retained distinctive traditions, costumes and embroidery.) The doll's dress shows off traditional Matyo Hungarian features that include a head scarf, puffed sleeves, rag and cloth material making her a unique addition to any collection. This unique piece was made between 1960-1969 and is suitable for teens and adults who want to display and showcase the art, culture, and costumes of Hungary. This doll is a timeless piece of history that will bring joy to any collector, lover of folk art and vintage enthusiasts alike. Please look closely at the photos to appreciate the condition of this piece. See my last photo of Matyo women on parade in their traditional and learn more about customary dress of the Matyo region: https://babogenglish.wordpress.com/2022/07/05/hungary-matyo-upper-hungary-general-information/#:~:text=The%20Maty%C3%B3%20are%20Roman%20Catholics,the%20colours%20red%20and%20blue.
Price: 14.99 USD
Location: Salisbury, Maryland
End Time: 2024-08-04T21:01:33.000Z
Shipping Cost: 14.95 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Antique: Yes
Character: Traditional cultural dress
Occasion: All Occasions
Number of Pieces: 1
Signed: No
Material: Cloth, Fabric, Composition, Cloth, sawdust
Set Includes: Doll
Item Length: 15 in
Vintage: Yes
Brand: Unbranded
Doll Size: 15 in
Doll Gender: Girl Doll
Type: Artist Doll
Ethnicity: Hungarian folk doll
Doll Age Group: Adult, Teens, Youth
Doll Eye Color: Blue
Packaging: Without Packaging
Theme: Cultures & Ethnicities
Features: Soft Body
Time Period Manufactured: 1960-1969
Country/Region of Manufacture: Hungary
Handmade: Yes
Doll Complexion: Light
Item Width: 4 in