Topsy and Eva Babyland Rag Topsy-Turvy

Albert Bruckner’s Topsy and Eva are 12-inch Topsy-Turvy dolls made for Horsman’s Babyland Rag Doll series, c. 1901-1924. #topsyturvy #albertbruckner #brucknertopsyturvy #clothblackdoll #antiqueclothblackdoll #doublesidedoll #doubledoll

Martha Chase-Inspired Doll

A 22-inch oil-painted cloth doll is an inspired reproduction of a Martha Chase nineteenth century doll. #marthachasereproduction #antiquereproductiondoll #crystalmoshierdoll #ooakclothdoll #oilpaintedclothdoll #clothdoll

Life-Size Cassie From Tar Beach

Cassie From Tar Beach is an approximately 49-inch soft-sculptured doll that represents the character, Cassie, in Faith Ringgold’s children’s book, Cassie From Tar Beach. #faithringgolddoll #faithringgold #clothdoll #blackclothdoll #storybookdoll #storybookcharacterdoll #softsculptureddoll

Ellen’s c. 1965 Christmas Doll

A handmade black cloth doll made for a loved one and kept by that loved one for nearly 60 years is an example of the important role dolls play in children’s lives. #handmadeclothdoll #blackclothdoll #blackdoll #childsplay #dollfriends #dollcompanions #dollgiftsoflove