Straw. Before modern soft fillings, straw was used to fill soft bodies on dolls. It was also, and still is, used for bonnets and other accessories.
Below are some examples and price guides of dolls and accessories which have used straw in their making including a stuffed bodied Parian doll.
Original 1928 Regal Charles Lindburgh Pilot “Our Lindy” Doll. Composition head with straw stuffed body. Has original flight suit and boots. Goggles have been added. Nice original condition. 30″ Excellent
Sold for US$800 at Milestone Auctions in 2023
Late 1880’s Parian doll, 15″, molded elaborate braided upswept hair, painted eyes, pierced ears with earrings, painted bow around neck, leather straw stuffed body
Sold for US$210 at Stephenson’s Auction in 2023
American Sweet Sue doll, hard plastic socket head, vinyl arms, blue sleep eyes, closed mouth, green satin dress, green rhinestone ring on finger, straw hat, silk stockings, black high heeled shoes (elastic stretched out), unmarked, 20″ h
Sold for US$200 at William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals in 2023
DOLL BONNET. Fine straw bonnet with intricate woven detail, shaped tall crown and three-inch deep brim, adorned with ivory silk ribbon, pastel flowers, sized for about eight-inch head circumference.
Sold for US$200 at Frasher’s Doll Auction in 2023
22″ early 1900’s handmade doll stuffed with straw, with yarn hair, button eyes, stuffed nose and sewn mouth. She wears a green dress with black trim and lace, white/red crocheted scarf, white undergarments and leather shoes.
Sold for US$350 at Apple Tree Auction Center in 2023
