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Pincushion dolls are not really dolls and often were not even pincushions. Some collectors use the term "half-doll." The top half of each doll was made of porcelain. The 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, whisk broom, or lamp. They were made in sizes from less than an inch to over 9 inches high. Pincushion 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. |
| Image | Category | Pattern or Item | Description | Year Priced | | | Pincushion Dolls | Bisque Head | Mohair Wig Flowing Velvet Dress Germany 1920s | 2011 | | | Pincushion Dolls | Flapper | Appliqued Felt Royal Society Embroidery c.1928 8 In. | 2011 | | | Pincushion Dolls | Woman | Lavender Skirt Tatting Trim Handmade 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 In. | 2011 | | | Pincushion Dolls | Woman | Mohair Wig Velvet Dress c.1920, | 2011 | | | Pincushion Dolls | Yellow Kid | Figure Holds Basket Cloth Covered Insert Silver Plated Text 3 1/2 In. | 2011 |  | Pincushion Dolls | Spanish Woman | Half-Doll, No. 10016, 6 1/2 In., Illustrated | 2010 |  | Pincushion Dolls | Woman | Yellow Dress, Brown Hair, Half-Doll, Blue Mark, G.H. Macheleid, 5 In., Illustrated | 2010 | | | Pincushion Dolls | Woman | Arms In Front, Legs Crossed, Japan, 4 In. | 2009 | | | Pincushion Dolls | Woman | Baker’s Chocolate, Dutch Style Cap, Holding Tray, 4 In. | 2009 | | | Pincushion Dolls | Woman | Composition, Human Hair Wig, Beret, 4 In. | 2009 | | | Pincushion Dolls | Woman | Hand On Shoulder, Rose On Chest, Pink Ruffled Blouse, 5 3/4 In. | 2009 | | | Pincushion Dolls | Woman | Hands Held Out Front, Blond Updo, Germany, 5 In. | 2009 | | | Pincushion Dolls | Woman | Hands Resting On Chin, Lace Dress, Germany, Sitzendofer, 3 1/2 In. | 2009 | | | Pincushion Dolls | Woman | Holding Fan, Blond Hair, Japan, 2 3/4 In. | 2009 | | | Pincushion Dolls | Woman | Holding Head, Blue Satin Cushion, Germany, 1930s, 6 In. | 2009 | | | Pincushion Dolls | Woman | Parrot On Arm, Bisque, Swanlike Neck, Platinum Mohair Wig, Goebel, 4 In. | 2009 | | | Pincushion Dolls | Woman | Plastic, Scottish, Plaid Dress, Felt Cap, 1960s, 3 3/4 In. | 2009 | | | Pincushion Dolls | Woman | With Mask, Art Deco, Nude, Brown Painted Hair, Earrings, Dressel Kister, 5 In. | 2009 | | | Pincushion Dolls | Woman’s Head | Curly Blond Hair, Blue Eyes, Pouty Lips, 4 In. | 2009 | | | Pincushion Dolls | Woman’s Head | Earrings, Necklace, Gloves, Germany, 3 3/4 In. | 2009 | | | Pincushion Dolls | Woman’s Head | Flapper Girl, Hands Resting On Bodice, Green Chemise, 5 In. | 2009 | | | Pincushion Dolls | Woman’s Head | Flapper Style, Germany, 2 In. | 2009 | | | Pincushion Dolls | Woman’s Head | Sailor Blouse, Wide Brim Hat, Blond Curl, 4 In. | 2009 |  | Pincushion Dolls | Woman | Porcelain Legs, Organdy Dress, 6 In., Illustrated | 2008 | | | Pincushion Dolls | Woman | Porcelain, Holding Tray, Tea Cozy, Germany, c.1910, 19 In. | 2008 |
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