Extremely RARE black/white composition c1900 "Topsy-Turvy" TWO-sided doll a/orig

Description

From an extensive private collection.
comes this w
onderful, all original two-in-one, "topsy-turvy" (
"TOPSY & EVA"
) black and white, Americana
type,
composition doll, circa 1901. This is an extremely hard to find
example
of this charming double-doll.
They share a solidly constructed body and
wear
all their original (lace trimmed) red, white and blue, plaid printed, cotton clothing, including matching printed bonnets with ties
(respectively) as well as their original trimmed white linen aprons. Both have darling expressions, beautifully molded, thick blond and black wavy hair, big blue eyes and big brown eyes, closed mouths, rosy cheeks and movable arms with hands and separate thumbs. The red white and blue plaid printed skirt can be flipped to cover either doll. Whatever their origin, this
exceptional doll still retains all of her charm.
(loc 51) They are in generally very good condition with no cracks or chips, no missing paint or repairs. Their clothing shows overall wear with extensive wear on their matching aprons and caps.
All other topsy/turvy dolls shown are NOT included and will be listed separately.
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antique or vintage
(usually with some signs of wear due to usage and previous storage). We do our very best to describe and photograph them for you and do not repair, restring, repaint or enhance them in any way as most collectors prefer to find them in their original state. Please use the zoom feature on our photos as they are an important part of the description. Other dolls shown are
not included
and each  is
listed separately
.
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