Vintage German Porcelain Half Doll with Marie Antoinette Updo – Pincushion Doll Figurine

A dainty lady with towering hair, entirely in the style of Marie Antoinette: this little porcelain half doll stands just 6.5 cm (2.6 in) tall and comes from the era when such figures presided over pincushions, powder boxes and tea cozies.

What Is a Half Doll?

Half dolls show only the upper body. Small holes along the lower edge allowed them to be sewn onto a fabric skirt or cushion. From the late 19th century into the 1930s they were hugely popular in European homes and boudoirs, and many were made in Germany.

Details

• Height: approx. 6.5 cm (2.6 in)
• Material: porcelain
• Origin: Germany
• Age: before 1950, probably 1910s–1940s

Condition

Lovely condition. Please consider the photos part of the condition description.

Ideas for Use

Sew her a Rococo gown of lace and ruffles, turn her into a pincushion or display her as a small collectible in a cabinet. She is also a charming subject for photography, art projects and Grandmillennial decor – and a sweet Christmas gift for her.

Price is for 1 piece. Ships from Austria, carefully packed.

The Megaflohmarkt in Vienna, among doll heads, buttons and loose lace trims. She no longer had a skirt, but her hair was still perfectly in place. What remains of a lady when you take away her dress? Evidently just this: poise.

A lady, half told — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop