{"product_id":"vintage-black-americana-composition-folk-art-doll","title":"Vintage Black Americana Composition Folk Art Doll — Antique Doll Collectible — Field Find","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+ THE FIND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA vintage Black Americana composition folk art doll — hand-painted facial details, traditional construction of the early to mid 20th century, the particular history that Black Americana collectibles carry. Character and craftsmanship genuine; so is the history. Found in excellent display condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+ WHAT WE KNOW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Composition doll — sawdust, glue, and pressed materials standard to American doll manufacturing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early to mid 20th century — pre-hard plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted facial features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Americana collectible — folk art and material culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent display condition — please examine photographs for surface detail and wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e [WEIGHT]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e [DIMENSIONS]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+ THE STORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComposition dolls — made from sawdust, glue, and other materials pressed into molds — were the standard of American doll manufacturing through the early to mid 20th century, before hard plastics changed the industry. This one carries the hand-painted facial details and traditional construction of that era, along with the particular history that Black Americana collectibles carry: objects that document a period of American decorative art with all its complexity intact. For serious collectors, these pieces represent an important category of folk art and material culture — artifacts that belong in collections where provenance and historical context are understood and valued.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+ WHY WE CHOSE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause a vintage Black Americana composition doll with hand-painted details is an important category of American folk art and material culture. Because the character and craftsmanship are genuine, and so is the history. Because objects that document a period with all its complexity intact deserve to be in collections where that is understood and valued.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+ ABOUT THIS PIECE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne available. Please examine the photographs carefully for facial detail, surface finish, and overall condition. A serious piece for antique doll collectors, Black Americana specialists, or folk art enthusiasts who collect with both appreciation and awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Found in the Field","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47381296939193,"sku":"1925482","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/9438\/4825\/files\/IMG-1112.jpg?v=1783082901","url":"https:\/\/foundinthefield.store\/products\/vintage-black-americana-composition-folk-art-doll","provider":"Found in the Field","version":"1.0","type":"link"}