Hand-Sewn Antique Matador Doll relief design handwoven on a backstop loom

handwoven on a backstop loom

8 1/2" tall x 2 1/2" wide x 1/4" deep and in great vintage condition

I believe for brushing hair off of the neck after a haircut

the cover illustration of which she closely resembles:)

Hand-Sewn Antique Matador Doll relief design handwoven on a backstop loomI have looked and looked but found no other matador doll out there as wonderful as this one. I'd guess it dates to the early 20th century if not a little earlier, and is just fantastically made, with raw linen face and body, hand embroidered face, and carefully tailored costume of perfectly fitted purple linen bolero jacket and pants, with fantastic beaded details and needlework; just look at those epaulets! While I am not a doll collector, the