#walking doll

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This rare doll from the early 19th century demonstrates a very innovative design for its day: a wheel of legs which allow the doll to ‘walk’ when it is pushed across the floor.

The doll would have originally been costumed in a long dress to hide the leg mechanism, so only two walking feet would have shown at a time.

The value of this hand-carved doll, with its enamel eyes, coiled chignon, jointed arms and delicately painted features, has not been lost on collectors: it sold for $7500 (USD) in auction in July 2012.

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[rosscountyhistoricalsociety]

      “Autoperipatetikos” Walking Doll, c. 1862.

       This doll walks forward on her large, gold feet when wound. Each doll appears to have been individually crafted - no two look alike, except for their gold boots. This example has a pink and blue painted hairnet that matches her pink, lace-trimmed gown. The dress is hand-sewn. She has leather hands with each finger carefully articulated.

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