From the Pat Hatch Doll Collection, Charmer of a c. 1900 Black Stockingette Doll with Big Smile cornocupia and reflective of a particular

and reflective of a particular maker who was probably a bit goofy themself

and I would guess made to function as a pin cushion

5 3/4" x 5 3/4" x 1" deep

I believe this box dates to the late 19th century

From the Pat Hatch Doll Collection, Charmer of a c. 1900 Black Stockingette Doll with Big Smile cornocupia and reflective of a particularThis came from the phenomenal doll collection of Pat Hatch, of Harvard, MA, recently auctioned by John McInnis of Amesbury, which I totally slept on, but happily some dolls purchased are beginning to show up and this one feels as if made to be with me at least for a bit. Late 19th c 1900 or so, tightly stuffed with raw cotton, knit cotton stockinette, with this simply but I think really wonderfully embroidered smiling face. A few holes here and there,