{"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":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/products\/DSC07559.jpg?v=1592227776","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/vintage-japanese-half-doll-china-pin-cushion-lady-yellow-dress","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}