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What is a pincushion doll?
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A pincushion doll, or half doll, is a porcelain figurine from the late 19th century. The top half was a doll resembling a woman, and the bottom half was a pincushion made to look like her skirt. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pincushion dolls from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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1930's German Art Deco Porcelain Half Doll
Located in Red Lion, PA
Stunning 1930s German Art Deco Porcelain Half Doll with Rococo Hairstyle
This exquisite 1930s German porcelain half doll captures the refined beauty and timeless glamour of the Art ...
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Miniature Half Doll German Porcelain Dutch Girl, Drip Catcher Pin 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Very cute miniature half doll - nice addition to a miniature or half doll collection!
Category
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
German Bisque Porcelain Half Doll with Original Wire Lace Skirt Antique, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A petite antique German half doll with original lace dress on wire base.
Category
Vintage 1910s German Hollywood Regency Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Rare Art Deco Pierette Half Doll Pin Cushion
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this rare designed Art Deco Pierette half doll Pin Cushion with Marked Foreign to the reverse, most likely Japan for the German market.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Ceramic
Charming 1920's German Art Deco Porcelain Flapper Half Doll
Located in Red Lion, PA
Charming German Art Deco Porcelain Half Doll – Marked "Germany 3851"
This delightful German porcelain half doll captivates with her petite size, making her all the more charming.
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
1930s, Art Deco Flapper Girl Pin Cushion Half Doll
Located in Devon, England
Lovely 1930s Art Deco pin cushion half doll in the form of a young girl with a black bob haircut, typical flapper styling.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Ceramic
