Vtg Kimcraft Kimport Doll Charles Dickens Mr Micawber Shelf Sitter Paper Mache For Sale

Vintage 1940s Kimcraft (Kimport) Charles Dickens "Mr. Micawber" Style Cloth & Papier-Mâché Shelf Sitter Doll - with Original TagDescription:Up for sale is a wonderful, highly collectible piece of mid-century American doll artistry. This is an authentic Kimcraft "American Type" character doll, handcrafted in Independence, Missouri by the renowned Kimport Doll company during the 1940s.This specific piece is an uncommon shelf sitter variant, designed with soft, jointed hips and dangling legs to sit perfectly on the edge of a mantle, bookshelf, or table ledge without requiring a wooden stand.Character Design & Features:Dickensian Theme: He heavily resembles classic depictions of Wilkins Micawber from Charles Dickens' David Copperfield (or a traditional old-world Dickensian Christmas caroler).Details: Features an exquisitely hand-painted, stylized papier-mâché face with a prominent, theatrical nose and expressive eyes. He is wearing a vivid royal blue felt overcoat, a deep purple vest, tweed trousers, a purple tricorn-style hat, and an elaborate, intact lace cravat. He is holding a small, red patterned fabric bundle/purse.Authenticity: Features the original "Kimcraft American Type Dolls - Independence, MO" cloth label stitched securely underneath his clothing.Condition:Excellent vintage condition for its age. The hand-painted papier-mâché face is remarkably clean with no major chipping, cracking, or flaking. The fabric clothing remains vibrant and intact, and the delicate lace collar is beautifully preserved. The original cloth tag is fully legible. Please review the photos carefully to inspect the fine craftsmanship and vintage details.