Hi Samantha, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. The market for Black dolls has been fairly strong in recent months, and there has been a re-examination of the form in museum exhibitions and articles (https://www.antiquesandthearts.com/black-dolls-at-the-new-york-historical-society/). They are often stereotypical (occasionally with racist undertones) and usually it isn't known who made them; almost all are assumed to be American-made. Given it's history, this may be a fairly unusual example of one made outside of the US. Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: An antique handmade fabric Black doll Probably Colonial Caribbean or East Indies, late 19th Century made of black or dark brown fabric (velvet or corduroy) with wool hair, painted and applied eyes, nose and mouth, brown fibrous necklace, fibrous skirt and metal rings around its wrists and ankles. 11-1/4 inches tall CONDITION: This doll appears to be in good condition. PROVENANCE: Inherited from Aunt who served in WWII. $250-350* *represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary. Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto. ~ Delia
