Antique Paper Doll "Jane" with Green Dress handmade miniature chair in original gilded wood frame

in original gilded wood frame

There is a bear puzzle by the same maker I believe

Panel is 10" x 2 5/8"

The name of the species--in this case it looks to be "Russ dagueletti" is incised on the bottom of the piece

really a striking piece

Antique Paper Doll "Jane" with Green Dress handmade miniature chair in original gilded wood frameI just can't resist things like this lovingly made from the humblest of stuff, and which clearly occupied a significant space in some little girl's imagination quite long ago. And from silhouette to necklace to pursed little lips, I sure like this "Jane." Her green paper dress fits over her head to hang down front and back, and with a little care her arms can be arranged to stick out through the sleeves as shown in the photo of her from the back, but