Second half of the 19th century; by an unknown artist, possibly a slave, from the coast of Georgia; carved, jointed, and painted wood; attired in its original clothing made of scraps from fine fabric comprised of silk and linen and silk pieces, hand and machine sewn, with jeweled buttons, not signed; presented with a copy of Wendy Lavitt's American Folk Art Dolls, in which it is featured.

32 in.

The Estate of the late Dr. Larry Southworth, Fredericksburg, Virginia

Belonged to the great-aunt of Marsden Gresham of Richmond, Virginia, inherited through the family.

The Levison & Cullen Gallery, Atlanta, Georgia.

Acquired Marshall Goodman, Richmond, Virginia.

Literature:
Wendy Lavitt. AMERICAN FOLK DOLLS. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., 1982. Paperback. 68 pp.


Surface wear and abrasions, especially at the feet, retouching to the eye; the clothing with degradation, toning, and standing cohesive with age.