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Vintage Hand-Painted Wooden Bead Doll Crib Toy & Rattle – Circa 1940s/1950s
Charming, authentic mid-century vintage wooden bead doll. Originally designed as a hanging nursery rattle or crib toy, this piece features wonderful nostalgic character and classic color pop.
Product Details & Features:* **Item:** Vintage String Bead Doll / Crib Hanging Rattle* **Material:** Hand-painted solid wood beads, natural fiber cord, metal jingle bells* **Color Palette:** Classic retro primary red, yellow, and cream* **Aesthetics:** Beautifully hand-detailed face with stylized black hair, large eyelashes, and a bright red mouth, nested in a wide yellow brimmed hat.* **Mechanics:** Features large silver-tone metal jingle bells for hands that rattle when shaken. Original top hanging cord is intact.
Condition Report:This item is in **good, honest vintage condition** with a beautiful aged patina.* **Face & Paint:** The hand-painted facial features remain remarkably crisp, bright, and well-preserved.* **Surface Wear:** Displays typical scuffing, minor paint chipping, and edge wear consistent with age and nursery use. This is most notable along the rim of the yellow disc skirt and on the lower leg/foot beads (please review all close-up photos carefully).* **Structural Integrity:** The original stringing remains secure, and both metal bells are firmly attached.
This is a fantastic addition to any vintage nursery collection, mid-century toy display, or a unique piece of retro home decor!
---*Ships carefully packaged from a smoke-free home. Please inspect all photos for an accurate depiction of condition, and feel free to reach out with any questions prior to purchasing.*
