Antique Handmade Paper Doll with Yellow Pants s&co pewter mold While I didn't know it

While I didn't know it when I bought it--though I was pretty sure it was something special--I've learned that this gorgeous

To me it really feels as if walking very softly over ice

The carving does not quite stand up on its own

it could serve as a board for so some sort of modified version of checkers

Antique Handmade Paper Doll with Yellow Pants s&co pewter mold While I didn't know itAnother type of thing I can never leave behind handmade paper dolls! I do really love ones with hand drawn faces, but the minimalism of this one is lovely, placing the focus on that perfectly folded collar and the great yellow of her pants, both of which were belted with paper and tied (folded) in the back, the belt of the pants concealed under the dress. Feels like a valentine to me, and most definitely frame worthy. 4 5 8" t x 3 1 8" w and in