{"product_id":"antique-miniature-german-porcelain-half-doll-edwardian-girl","title":"Antique Miniature German Porcelain Half Doll Bust Little Girl Edwardian Era","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a charming and unusually small antique \u003cb\u003eporcelain half-doll bust\u003c\/b\u003e, most likely dating to the \u003cb\u003eearly 20th century, circa 1900–1920\u003c\/b\u003e, and believed to be of German manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStanding just \u003cb\u003e1 1\/2 inches tall\u003c\/b\u003e, this delightful miniature depicts a young blonde girl with a rather serious, almost wistful expression. Her delicately hand-painted face features finely outlined eyes looking slightly to one side, softly rouged cheeks, small red lips and lightly coloured eyebrows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer blonde hair is arranged in a short, softly waved style, with a narrow green band encircling the crown of her head. She wears a white dress with a broad neckline edged in bright green and generously puffed short sleeves, characteristic of fashions associated with the late Victorian and Edwardian periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe little girl holds a large pinkish-purple object in her arms, possibly intended to represent a floral bouquet. The contrasting colours provide a particularly attractive accent to the otherwise predominantly white porcelain figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe doll is fashioned in glazed porcelain with hand-painted details and has a hollow circular base with small holes for sewing onto a fabric skirt or pincushion. These miniature porcelain figures were popular decorative sewing accessories during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough unmarked, the style and construction suggest German manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 1 1\/2 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 1 inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Very good condition. There is a minor manufacturing glaze defect at the neck, but the figure is intact, with no pronounced wear or chipping. Please examine the photographs carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn appealing and particularly diminutive example of an early porcelain half-doll, with charming hand-painted features, delicate colouring and an unusual miniature size.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67713882128489,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1559\/files\/Half-Doll-Bust.jpg?v=1792253817","url":"https:\/\/www.poppysvintageclothing.com\/products\/antique-miniature-german-porcelain-half-doll-edwardian-girl","provider":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}