Hand-Sewn Antique Matador Doll paper weight complete with an interior shelf

complete with an interior shelf and a bright pink curdoroy lining

with a couple of tiny spots visible only with close inspection

Each measures 43 1/2 x 47 1/2" and both are in great condition

Pewter" on the bottom and in great condition

Hand-Sewn Antique Matador Doll paper weight complete with an interior shelfI have looked and looked but found no other matador doll out there as wonderful as this one. I'd guess it dates to the early 20th century if not a little earlier, and is just fantastically made, with raw linen face and body, hand embroidered face, and carefully tailored costume of perfectly fitted purple linen bolero jacket and pants, with fantastic beaded details and needlework; just look at those epaulets! While I am not a doll collector, the