Description: Your source for vintage Ruth Gibbs dollsHere is a charming PAIR of very large, very pretty and hard to find, 12 inch tall, signed: RUTH GIBBS, (in block letters on the back of their shoulders) pink tint, china shoulderhead dolls by Ruth Gibbs, Flemington, N.J., circa 1940s, and designed by Herbert Johnson. These absolutely delightful and near mint condition ladies are wearing matching, original floral printed gowns with long fitted sleeves, full skirts, ruffled shawls original long chemises with ruffles and long ruffled petticoats. They both have cloth bodies with pink tint, china limbs and wonderful molded and painted (on one) gold necklaces and black, low heeled slippers with gold bows. Both have lovely, molded features with large, blue painted eyes, long eyelashes, rosy cheeks, slightly parted lips and pretty, brown and blonde curly, painted hair. What a terrific pair of this famous classic family of "Godey's Ladies" or "Little Women" dolls produced by an American manufacturer during the World War II era. They have no damages, no repairs, no holes or tears or fading and no odors as they are from a smoke free home. Other Ruth Gibbs dolls are not included. Be sure to see our other Ruth Gibbs china dolls listed this week as shown in last photos not included and each listed separately. Please note: nearly all of our items are antique or vintage (usually with some signs of wear due to usage and previous storage). We do our very best to describe and photograph them for you and do not repair, restring, repaint or enhance them in any way as most collectors prefer to find them in their original state. Let us know if we can help you with anything else. We have more antique and vintage dolls, dollhouse furniture and antique dollhouse dolls available, each listed separately. Please also visit our constantly updated Ebay store! THANKS for visiting, please stop back often and Be sure to add me to your favorites list so that you will be among the first to find our next ebay treasures. We welcome your inquiries and gladly combine purchases to save you shipping costs and help stretch your "dolly budget". There is never a handling or packing fee. We do our best to describe our items well and want you to be happy with your purchase although we value everyone's unique set of values. We appreciate five star reviews. We charge only the actual shipping costs (often less) and are deeply committed to giving every customer a "five-star" experience as we hope to become your first source for fine antique dolls and toys. If you are happy with your purchase, please leave us positive feedback and we will gladly return the favor. If there is a problem with your item, please let us know prior to leaving feedback and we will do our best to make sure you are satisfied. You can also pay for your item (even if you don't have a PayPal account) by charging it through PayPal to any major credit card! We recommend insurance on all your purchases. Happy Doll Collecting, from mydeardolly Proud to be a part of Ebay's 25 yearSellerbration
Price: 289 USD
Location: Sparta, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-08-03T13:10:32.000Z
Shipping Cost: 18.65 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Unit of Sale: Lot
Artist: Herbert Johnson
Antique: Yes
Doll Hair Color: brown and blonde
Doll Hair Type: Curly
Number of Pieces: 2
Occasion: All Occasions
Year Manufactured: 1946
Item Length: 12 in
Vintage: Yes
Doll Size: 12 in
Personalize: No
Doll Gender: Girl Doll
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Unit Quantity: TWO
Doll Complexion: Light
Handmade: No
Character: Godey's Ladies
Signed: Yes
Material: Cloth, china porcelain
Set Includes: Doll
Age Level: adult collector
Franchise: Ruth Gibbs
Brand: RUTH GIBBS
Type: Play Doll
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Doll Age Group: Adult
Doll Eye Color: Blue
Packaging: Without Packaging
Theme: Characters
Time Period Manufactured: 1940-1949
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Product Line: Little Women