{"title":"Half Doll Pin Cushion Lady","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Half Doll Pin Cushion Lady is not really a doll and often were not even pincushions! Some collectors use the term “half-doll.” The top half of each doll was made of porcelain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-half-doll-china-pin-cushion-lady-yellow-dress","title":"Vintage Japanese Half doll China Pin Cushion Lady (Yellow dress)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eVintage Japanese Half doll China Pin Cushion Lady (Yellow dress)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage Japanese Half doll China Pin Cushion Lady (Yellow dress). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: ~9.5 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis half-doll is in fair condition with no cracks or restoration. However, it does have some pinholes in the bisque on the shawl, and the base has several chips and nibbles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe price has been adjusted to account for the defects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe is stamped Japan on the rear. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe images were taken with and without flash, hence the differences in colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome Trivia For You\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePincushion dolls are not really dolls and often were not even pin cushions! Some collectors use the term “half-doll.” The top half of each doll was made of porcelain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe edge of the half-doll was made with several small holes for thread, and the doll was stitched to a fabric body with a voluminous skirt. The finished figure was used to cover a hot pot of tea, powder box, pincushion, broom, or lamp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey were made in sizes from less than an inch to over 9 inches high. Pin cushion dolls were often hand-painted. Most date from the early 1900s to the 1950s. Collectors often find just the porcelain doll without the fabric skirt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following link for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullard-antiques-and-collectibles.myshopify.com\/collections\/collectibles-half-doll-pin-cushion-lady\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003emore half-dolls.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34726995034261,"sku":"","price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/products\/DSC07559.jpg?v=1592227776"},{"product_id":"vintage-half-doll-china-bisque-pin-cushion-lady-lilac-pink-dress-hat","title":"Vintage Half doll China Bisque Pin Cushion Lady (Lilac Pink dress\/ Hat)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eVintage Half doll China Bisque Pin Cushion Lady (Lilac Pink dress\/ Hat)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage Half doll China Bisque Pin Cushion Lady (Lilac Pink dress with Matching Hat tied with a green ribbon) 16363. The inside has some broken reed so she was probably attached to a bottle top or brush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: ~9.5 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis half-doll is in good visible condition with no cracks, chips or restoration. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a small mark on her left cheek which, when viewed under a jeweller's loupe, appears to have not been painted: either that or the paint has worn off with age. The price has been adjusted to account for the defect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe is engraved 'Foreign' with the number 16363 around the base. This indicates that she was probably made in Germany.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe images were taken with and without flash, hence the differences in colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome Trivia For You\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePincushion dolls are not really dolls and often were not even pin cushions! Some collectors use the term “half-doll.” The top half of each doll was made of porcelain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe edge of the half-doll was made with several small holes for thread, and the doll was stitched to a fabric body with a voluminous skirt. The finished figure was used to cover a hot pot of tea, powder box, pincushion, broom, or lamp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey were made in sizes from less than an inch to over 9 inches high. Pin cushion dolls were often hand-painted. Most date from the early 1900s to the 1950s. Collectors often find just the porcelain doll without the fabric skirt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following link for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullard-antiques-and-collectibles.myshopify.com\/collections\/collectibles-half-doll-pin-cushion-lady\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003emore half-dolls.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Germany","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38057354264725,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/products\/DSC06953_679d7315-e096-4630-a11c-1584b0dcb4f7.jpg?v=1766329853"},{"product_id":"vintage-half-doll-porcelain-lady-table-crumb-brush","title":"Vintage Half Doll Porcelain Lady Table Crumb Brush","description":"\u003ch1\u003eVintage Half Doll Porcelain Lady Table Crumb Brush\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnusual and colourful Vintage Half doll Porcelain Lady Table Crumb Brush \/ Boudoir Clothes Brush. In good used condition. The porcelain has no cracks, chips or restoration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA country girl dressed in the 18th\/19th century style, she is wearing a pale pink dress with white and black trim, and sporting a rather dapper green hat and blue cloak with orange lining. She is holding a basket of flowers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe stiff brush bristles are pink, and the top partially covered by a fabric skirt. Both have faded with age. The fabric skirt could probably be removed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe is marked ‘foreign' which usually indicates that the half doll was made in Germany.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight, including brush: 25.0 cm\/ 10 inches (approximately)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease click on the following link for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/collectibles-half-doll-pin-cushion-lady\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehalf-dolls\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Germany","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56326963888503,"sku":null,"price":24.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/files\/Vintage_Half_Doll_Porcelain_Lady_Table_Crumb_Brush.jpg?v=1765284042"},{"product_id":"vintage-tiny-half-doll-pin-cushion-lady","title":"Vintage Tiny Half Doll Pin Cushion Lady","description":"\u003ch1\u003eVintage Tiny Half Doll Pin Cushion Lady \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Vintage Tiny Half doll Porcelain Pin Cushion Lady, wearing a pale pink dress. She is sporting curly ringlets, and holding her hands behind her head to hold on to her pink Tricorn hat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe is very small compared with most half-dolls. Height: ~4 cm (~1.58\"). She does have two holes on each side for sewing thread.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pincushion lady is in fairly good visible condition with no cracks, chips or restoration but does have surface blemishes and signs of paint loss either from new or from wear due to age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following link for more\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/collectibles-half-doll-pin-cushion-lady\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e half dolls.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome Trivia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePincushion dolls are not really dolls and often were not even pin cushions! Some collectors use the term “half-doll.” The top half of each doll was made of porcelain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe edge of the half-doll was made with several small holes for thread, and the doll was stitched to a fabric body with a voluminous skirt. The finished figure was used to cover a hot pot of tea, powder box, pincushion, broom, or lamp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey were made in sizes from less than an inch to over 9 inches high. Pin cushion dolls were often hand-painted. Most date from the early 1900s to the 1950s. Collectors often find just the porcelain doll without the fabric skirt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Germany","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56409059098999,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/products\/Vintage_Tiny_Half_Doll_Pin_Cushion_Lady.jpg?v=1766503891"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/collections\/DSC03794.jpg?v=1728651261","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/collections\/collectibles-half-doll-pin-cushion-lady.oembed","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}