{"product_id":"half-doll-figurine-antique-porcelain-43929","title":"Small Rococo-Style Porcelain Half Doll – Vintage Collectible for Pincushion or Boudoir Decor","description":"\u003cp\u003eUpswept curls, a delicate face, an upright bearing: this Rococo-style \u003cstrong\u003eporcelain half doll\u003c\/strong\u003e was made in Germany or Austria and recalls the fashions of the court of Versailles. At 6.5 cm (2.6 in) tall, she fits in any hand – and any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Piece of Sewing-Room History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the late 19th century into the 1930s, half dolls were often mounted on \u003cstrong\u003epincushions\u003c\/strong\u003e. Small holes along the lower edge allowed them to be sewn onto a fabric cushion or skirt, turning a practical sewing tool into a little treasure for the vanity and boudoir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: approx. 6.5 cm (2.6 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Germany or Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: before 1950, probably 1910s–1940s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition. Please consider the photos part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeas for Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a pincushion with a lace skirt, as a topper for a trinket box, as a figurine in a display cabinet, or for photography and art projects. An enchanting \u003cstrong\u003egift for her\u003c\/strong\u003e – for sewing lovers and collectors, especially ahead of \u003cstrong\u003eChristmas\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrice is for 1 piece. Ships from Austria, carefully packed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBaden bei Wien, the flea market. In an old cookie tin lay spools of thread, a thimble – and her, face up, as if she had been watching all along. How many hems and sewn-on buttons has she kept company without ever being asked? Some witnesses do not speak; they simply stay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b3f00;\"\u003eRococo in the sewing basket — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageAustriaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57474489024887,"sku":"30009","price":44.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/il_fullxfull.2501677056_qgvk.jpg?v=1789904274","url":"https:\/\/vintageaustriashop.com\/en\/products\/half-doll-figurine-antique-porcelain-43929","provider":"VintageAustriaShop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}