1940s Composition Nun Doll - Hand-Painted with Rosary & Crucifix
1940s Composition Nun Doll - Hand-Painted with Rosary & Crucifix
This is a beautiful and rare vintage composition nun doll, likely dating from the 1930s to 1950s. She features a hand-painted face with "sleepy" eyes and a traditional Catholic habit complete with a detailed miniature rosary and metal crucifix. These dolls were often sold as religious mementos or produced by specialized companies like Effanbee or Ideal.
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Details: Authentic layered black and white habit, wimple, and veil.
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Material: Composition (wood pulp and glue) with hand-painted features.
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Condition: Good vintage condition. Please note the "crazing" (fine surface cracks) on the face, which is common for composition dolls of this age. There is some light yellowing/fraying on the white fabric consistent with its age.
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Manufactured: Likely made in the USA or Germany, which were the primary hubs for composition doll manufacturing during this era.
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Size: Approximately 12–13 inches tall.














