Polish Handmade Doll-Early 20th Century-11.5 inch -Celluloid Face-Traditional

A Polish handmade doll from the early 20th century, with a celluloid face and traditional clothing, is a significant folk art collectible. May or may not have these key characteristics: General Description: Type: This is a vintage folk doll, often referred to as a "costume doll" or "souvenir doll," created to represent a specific region or culture. They were traditionally handmade, but some were also mass-produced in factories for the tourist trade. Time Period: The "early 20th century" points to a production window from the 1920s to the 1940s, a period when these types of dolls were popular in Eastern Europe. Materials: Face: The face is made of celluloid, an early form of plastic used for dolls from the 1870s to the 1950s. Celluloid faces are recognizable for their glossy, painted features and are often attached to a soft, stuffed cloth body. Body: The body is typically made of cloth, stuffed with materials like sawdust, rags, or cotton. Clothing: The doll's clothing is a key feature. It is a traditional "folk costume" from a particular Polish region, often meticulously handmade with details like embroidery, ribbons, and lace. Examples of these costumes can represent different groups like the Highlanders (Górale) or people from specific cities like Krakow. Size: The doll's size, at 11.5 inches, is a common height for this type of collectible doll.