Collectors Character Doll by Jay of Dublin c.1950s

Here we have a very interesting "Collector's Character Doll" from Jay of Dublin. She has a hang paper tag and a label sewn on the underside of her skirt. The doll is 7¾" (19.5 cm) tall and stands on a wooden base. The hang tag states the following: "Collectors Character Doll handmade by Jay of Dublin. Connemara Woman* W2. When she was at home she wore a coloured homespun skirt, shawl, head-dress and pink apron. As the worked on the land the shoes or pampooties made from rough raw hides gave her feet greater protection from the rocky land. Hand-made in Ireland".

The head is made from moulded plaster and the body is bendable and made of felt. She has a woven red skirt and blue and white striped apron.  She is also wearing a light blue underskirt and striped pantaloons. On her head she wears a green knitted shawl and red wool scarf.  She has nicely painted features and black hair which is tied in a bun at the back.

These character dolls are highly collectable. They were possibly made solely for the American market. This will make a wonderful gift or a great addition to your doll collection.