Antique Miniature Peg Doll Paper Dress Folk Art Hand Painted c1920

A wonderfully characterful miniature antique peg doll, dating to the early 20th century, with a charming hand-painted face and unusual handmade paper costume. The doll features a delicately painted expression with fine brows, rosy cheeks, and a softly aged patina that gives it real presence despite its small size.

The body is a traditional wooden peg form with simple articulated arms. What makes this piece particularly special is the costume: a combination of wrapped textile to the bodice and a skirt constructed from layered paper, giving it a fragile, ephemeral quality. The addition of a small crown-like headpiece adds to its whimsical, almost theatrical character.

This is a true folk art piece, likely handmade and possibly used for play, decoration, or storytelling. Its mixed materials and naive construction make it especially appealing to collectors of early dolls, paper ephemera, and primitive decorative objects. It would sit beautifully within a cabinet of curiosities, sewing display, or styled interior.