Hand-Sewn Antique Matador Doll paper weight with an expression that renders

with an expression that renders her forever elusive

is wonderfully worn with a fantastic reddish-brown patina and a great straight handle

this is a great little everyday vase that sets off any little bud

with a couple of tiny spots visible only with close inspection

Hand-Sewn Antique Matador Doll paper weight with an expression that rendersI 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