All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1940 item #365277 (stock #B212)
A representative sampling of pages from this hard-to-find, 1938, hard cover, Little Black Sambo book published by McLoughlin Brothers, Inc., of Springfield, Massachusetts, has been photographed for one’s viewing pleasure!

In utterly excellent condition with the only flaws noted being very subtle wear to spine edges and book cover tips, this version of Little Black Sambo is highly collectible as any item produced by its publisher, McLoughlin Brothers, is aggressively sought due to the compa...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1308439 (stock #321)

Elegant and beautiful French light blue one of a kind silk sateen costume with antique straw bonnet matching silk covered to the dress .... would fit perfect for around Jumeau size 12 or similar size French or German doll about 27" ( 68 cm ) ......

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1300156 (stock #284)
Most beautiful antique French muslin and silk costume with matching bonnet... fit well for Jumeau , Bru , Steiner , FG , or other pretty French or German doll´s about around 24" ( 60 cm )

It is most hand sewn of wonderful all complete hand embroidery cream muslin ......

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1296933 (stock #238)
A stunning Bebe which steal you heart .... I´m sure ......
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1930 item #427979 (stock #BA523)
Measuring 6 inches high, this highly sought after Black wax figure which is mounted on its original wooden platform, is one of a series of fascinating "street character wax dolls" conceived of and crafted by Mrs. Conception Vargas Alfonso, daughter of the world-renowned, turn-of-the-century-New Orleans, Spanish sculptor, Francisco Vargas.

From approximately 1915 through the 1930's, Mrs...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1348298 (stock #731)
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Reserved .... thank you so much M.J. !!

Very beautiful 25" ( 64 cm ) French Bebe with superb quality of pale bisque and painting has delicate complexion , original body and pretty aqua blue silk satin clothing !

This type of French bisque Bebe are not so often to find , it has very gentle face expression of pale bisque socket head with full cheeks and beautiful amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1318117 (stock #359)

Very beautiful two piece early period fashion silk gown of two piece , one very pretty afternoon skirt with blouse ..... all complete hand sewn and in generally excellent condition .

On very beautiful outfit for on poupee like Huret , Rohmer or similar early fashion doll , of splendid silk taffeta in light brown color with tiny interwoven checkered pattern of pale purple ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1930 item #384310 (stock #BA495)
Protected in a 12 ¾ x 22 ½ inch, gold and green painted wood frame, this authentic GOLD DUST Trolley Sign was manufactured by the N.K...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1286447 (stock #187)
Very beautiful French antique turquoise silk sateen dress with matching color bonnet .... fit perfect for Jumeau ..possible size 13 ... Steiner , Bru , FG , Eden Bebe or other pretty French or German doll about around 28" ( 70 cm )

Very nice most hand sewn French silk sateen costume with pretty ruffled front part and lace ornate side parts.

It has a light green sateen collar which is pretty ornate with silk cord...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Pre 1930 item #427471 (stock #BA520)
Derogatorily entitled "Uncle Sam's Big Show Jackie 'COON' Acrobats", this exceedingly rare, early 1920's toy was manufactured by the National Toy Mfg. Company, 1345 West 21st, Chicago.

Included are the original box, as well as the original paper instruction booklet that depicts the "thousands of tricks" the wooden acrobats can perform!

The set of 5 black character acrobats have detachable arms and legs with lithographed paper faces and clothing...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1320457 (stock #390)

Very pretty rare to find French brown complexioned bisque clown girl by Etienne Jean Denamur ..... France circa 1889 in cute cabinet size , all perfect condition and superb clothing .

She is on very sweet little girl.... 14,5" ( 37 cm ..... without hat ) with light brown complexioned bisque socket head with very plump cheeks and large brown glass paperweight inset glass eyes .

Has fine painted long lashes and feathered brows...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1277765 (stock #153)
Rare early period bisque Bebe by Jules Steiner .... circa 1875 / 77 .....
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1910 item #1283397 (stock #173)
Most beautiful antique three piece doll costume for a French or German doll about circa ..... 18" / 19" ( 46 - 48 cm ) made at the later 19th...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1312069 (stock #340)

Very beautiful one of a kind French Bebe costume with antique matching ornate straw bonnet , fit perfect for French or German doll about 21" ( 53 cm ) .... for Jumeau , Steiner , FG , Eden Bebe , Bru or other beautiful doll.

Most hand sewn silk couture dress with typical French style of bustle dress with " Que de Paris " at back , on marvelous dress fully of beautiful and elegant details ........

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Pre 1960 item #499752 (stock #BA573)
Measuring 5 inches tall, this EXTREMELY RARE, "Little Black Girl" Thermometer was made in 1955, by Multi-Products Corporation, Chicago, as the companion piece to the earlier released Black Boy Thermometer, "Diaper Dan"...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1940 item #487110 (stock #BA568)
An utterly fabulous piece of 1930’s Black Americana, this mint condition, hand-painted, Black Sambo Alligator ashtray measures approximately 5 inches wide by 4.5 inches high...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1930 item #739700 (stock #BA690)
Measuring 5.75 inches in length, this circa 1920s French clay pipe features an exquisite rendering of a Black Man's head. Details are quite finely executed making this a wonderful display piece!

The pipe remains in wonderful condition. It appears to have had some very limited use based upon the slightly darkened condition of the interior bowl.

The pipe is French made and bears the following on either side of the pipe stem, "Bon Fumeur" (Good Smoking) and "Tabaco" (Tobacco)...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1345543 (stock #713)

Lovely all perfect French bisque doll by Jumeau ... France circa 1890 .... with very sweet childlike expression and nice antique clothing with parasol.

Size 9 / 22" ( 56 cm ) all perfect doll with good quality of bisque and painting of pale bisque socket head with very full cheeks . She has pretty large amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes with long painted lashes and dark eyeliner. Brush-stroked brows and an open mouth with full modeled lips and a row of porcelain teeth...