Posted 10 months ago
mike101
(68 items)
Any help with me labeling these dolls would be great. Don't know if I should save them or trash them. the two on stands are not attached well. the first one is about 12" tall.
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The 2 geisha girls have some value . The 2nd one looks as though she is older and her face is made from gofun (crushed oyster shell powder),she is best of bunch #3 look like a newer Skipper doll by mattel or a clone and #4 is a PMA (plastic molded arts doll) no value in latter 2 from 1950 .
The 1st Geisha girl has what seems to be a break near the shoulder but cant tell because i did not want to try removing the outfit.
The 2nd one the hair has come detached. what do you feel the value could be?
Thank you so much.....your very good at this.
Do you still have her hair for #2 ? Number 1 I can't see her face real clear . But collectors like them in clean good shape . They vary in price
Geisha doll ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Geisha-Japanese-Doll-Red-Kimono-12-/280930295649?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4168c01f61#ht_2258wt_902
Yes the hair is on her head just set it up on the head and the feet are coming off the stand.