Exquisite vintage 12" Russian doll wearing a traditional costume of beaded kokoshnik (headdress) and accompanying sarafan (pinafore). The beadwork on this doll is absolutely amazing, with green and red beads dominating, but a scattering of tiny white beads here and there for contrast. Underneath her yellow dress is a slip, pinafore and bloomers. Her blonde hair is done in a long braid, and a floor length netting veil completes her beautiful costume. She has sleep eyes and her body is made of hard plastic.

CONDITION: GOOD
(Poor-->Fair-->Good-->Very Good-->Excellent-->Mint):
Yellow dress does have damage with pinhead sized holes dotting the back; a few more in the front. See pictures. I have steamed her dress and wiped down her hard plastic features, but no further cleaning was done.

MARKINGS: None

DECADE: c 1950s-1960s

MEASUREMENTS: Doll stands about 12" tall, 2.75" W across headdress

WEIGHT (w/o packaging): 6 oz


I aim to please, and describe every item to the best of my ability. But please note that my vintage items often received frequent use back in their day, so may show visible signs of wear and age. Personally, I wouldn't have it any other way, as I treasure those marks of the past.