Large & Rare Half Doll in Oversized Hat Holding Reticule Purse

A gorgeous and rare mold, this half doll is wearing a wide brimmed hat with a Victorian type dress top on and matching tan gloves holding a small handbag or reticule. Attributed to Galluba Hoffman, this beauty has wonderful detail right down to fingers which are expertly executed and hidden beneath her molded gloves.

Measures: 4" tall

Condition:
No chips or cracks, gold gilt on her strap is slightly worn or was not originally painted in, otherwise paint is excellent.

Similar Example Appears in The Collector's Encyclopedia of Half-Dolls" book on page 445, also 2 color pictures of this doll on page 299 of the same book