Vintage Baby Doll in Indian Basket, Woven Bassinette, Sweet Grass Cradle, 1800s, Composite order Head, Straw Body, Christmas Gift for Her

This listing is for a Rare Vintage Baby Doll in a Hand Woven Cradle or Bassinette. This adorable baby I believe dates to order the 1870s and appears to be unmarked but is a hand crafted Indian basket and has the characteristic loops. The baby's body and upper limbs are stuffed cloth (looks like straw/sawdust) and the head and lower limbs appear to be early composite. Early composition doll torsos and upper limbs were often made of stuffed cloth, with the composition reserved for the doll's arms and legs. I am not a doll expert though! The doll is swadled in a handmade muslin gown with ric rac trim then has a baby blue (faded) receiving blanket wrapped around with a ribbon. Intricately hand embroidered blankets line the cradle. The ivory blankets are stitched with pink and ivory thread. The baby's face is hand painted. The material the head is made from is very porous appearing. Check the photos carefully for more details. The baby measures about 5.25 inches in length, and the cradle is about 6.25 inches long by 3.5 inches wide by 4 inches high. The hand crafted basket/cradle is still strong and in great vintage condition. The loops at the bottom that serve as rockers are bent but not damaged. You may notice a white residue on the top of the cradle in the photos but I easily removed this. This lovely baby and cradle have been in my own collection of goodies for over 30 years so it has been well cared for. This adorable baby is an unusual find...it would make a very special gift for anyone who appreciates nice vintage things or an antique doll collector. It would make a very special gift!

Shipping: Parcels will be shipped via Canada Post. All parcels will be insured and include tracking. For domestic shipments, regular post will be delivered in about 4-9 business days (depending on your location). US orders will be shipped in 7-9 business days. Your purchase will be processed and packaged in a clean, smoke-free environment. I will make every effort to ensure your purchase arrives in excellent condition.

International Shipping: YES, I will do INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING. Due to the varying weight and sizes, it is difficult to predict an actual cost ahead of time. Please contact me and I will research the best price possible to ship the product.

Customs Fees, additional charges, etc: These items ship from Canada. Please be aware that you are responsible for any custom fees, taxes or international fees your package may require upon entering your country.

PLEASE NOTE: I do not accept RETURNS, EXCHANGES or CANCELLATIONS which is typical for most vintage/antique shops. There is a risk each time a piece is packaged and sent through the mail system. I do provide excellent customer service though, to the best of my ability. I would ask that you please READ all the descriptions and INSPECT all pictures carefully and CONTACT me with any questions. If I have mistakenly misrepresented an item, please contact me. I want you to be a satisfied customer. If you have questions or concerns about your purchase, please email me before you purchase so we can clarify things. Most of all, I want to ensure you are very pleased with your purchase! If your package is damaged in transit, please notify me right away and email me a picture of the damage. I will refund your purchase (what you paid me) once I have received your returned item. When returning merchandise to me, you are responsible for the cost of return postage and for ensuring the item(s) are appropriately packed so that it returns to me in it's original condition. No refund will be given if the merchandise returns damaged.

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