Wonderful Old Miniature Carved Wooden Doll in Denim with Hand-drawn Face and Gripping Hands petit point on wool ) feels completely full of

) feels completely full of life and character to me--shy but curious

7 1/2" x 2 3/4" x 1/2 and in very good antique condition

one seam re-sewn many years ago

The vase features a wonderfully earthy

with no splits or cracks or chips

Wonderful Old Miniature Carved Wooden Doll in Denim with Hand-drawn Face and Gripping Hands petit point on wool ) feels completely full ofI've developed a penchant for miniature carved wooden dolls but don't come across many examples. Clothes pin dolls would fall in this category, but I find it hard to find really good ones. What I want is a no fuss sort of spareness; elemental, almost existential feeling, a doll alone in the universe. Just like this one. His whole body appears to have been carved from wood, though I have not tried to strip him of his very excellent denim outfit.