Offered here for your consideration is a group of vintage Skookum dolls. If you are a fan of Skookum dolls, then this the is lot for you! This lot features a great variety of Skookum dolls including both babies and adults. They all feature vibrantly colored blankets, mohair, and eyes looking to the right, as traditional Skookum dolls typically do. Their feet are made with composition material, alluding to that they are made around 1924 or later. Additionally, one of the dolls has the appearance she is in a basket with a handle over her head.
Skookum dolls first date back to 1913 when Mary McAboy filed for a patent for the dolls. She was then granted her patent in 1914. The dolls became really popular in 1920, so Mary partnered with H.H. Tammen Co. of Denver, Colorado to keep up with the demand. Skookum dolls come in several different styles and sizes to represent various tribes, customs and dress. These dolls were typically sold in tourist spots. Don't miss your opportunity to own these amazing dolls. Bid Now!
MAKER: Mary McAboy was the original designer.
APPROX AGE: Likely 1920s - 40s.
SIZE: These dolls measure between 2 3/4 inches to 5 1/2 inches wide x 6 1/2 inches to 16 inches tall (from top to bottom).
CONDITION: Average for their age, normal wear and minor imperfections expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition.
HANDLING: There will be a $15 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot.
SHIPPING: The actual cost of postage will be added on top of the handling charges.