Izannah Walker Altered Cigar Box
Izannah F. Walker, one of America's earliest known female doll makers, was born in 1817 in Bristol, Rhode Island. On June 28, 1873, at the age of 56, Walker applied for a patent for ''improvement in the manufacture of dolls.'' Izannah was granted a patent on November 4, 1873. However, it is known that she had been making dolls for quite some time before she applied for her patent. Research has uncovered a documented case of her making dolls as early as 1828.
This altered wood cigar box measures 11 1/2''h x 4 1/2''w x 1 1/16''d. It's been painted and antiqued for a more aged look. I've attached a copy of an old sewing machine, and on the inside, a copy of Izannah's patent. It's hard to tell, but the photo's of the dolls on the inside are made to look 3D. Each photo has been attached slightly in front of the other. This is a one of a kind! I have signed and dated it.
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