This antique Morimura Bros doll body and head is quite rare, indeed. Typically you find the model 2/0 head, but this one is marked 3/0. She wears a cute little pink babydoll dress and comes with her own (pictured) store antique bisque baby doll!
Head marked:
22
Morimura Bros. Makers mark
Japon / Nippon
3/0
Miniature doll made in Japan, 2.5”
The tradename above, presented this way, dates this doll between the years of 1913-1930
Notes:
-open mouth with teeth
-Painted bisque head in fair condition- two hairline cracks, as photographed.
-Composition Body
-9.75”
- wear to hands, feet and top of leg in back have been repaired- joints received composite to bolster, any composite cracks filled, sanded and painted.
-repainted body to original color.
-Original wig in excellent condition
Member: Doll Doctors Association. (DDA)
We did some restorative work on this doll on premises. I am an apprentice doll doctor working under the advice of a 35 year veteran doll doctor who is teaching me best restoration and repair practices. All restoration we perform is reversible. If there are issues that you would like fixed prior to shipment, please inform and we will quote a price. If you have a doll that needs repairs, prevention, or restoration, please message us for a quote and send photos. If we are unable to perform the repairs we will be honest with you and refer you to someone who specializes in the needed services.
Product code: 1913 Morimura Brothers store Doll