Vintage 1940s-50s Composition Clown Doll – Handmade Fabric Jester with Bells

Charming vintage composition-face clown doll, likely from the 1940s–1950s, dressed in a handmade jester outfit of ruched cotton fabric in green, purple, and black geometric floral print. Each arm and leg is finished with a small metal bell, and the doll’s head features hand-painted eyes, rosy cheeks, and painted hair. A wonderful piece of early- to mid-century folk or carnival-style artistry — perfect for collectors of composition dolls, circus memorabilia, or kitschy vintage décor. Details • Era: Circa 1940s–1950s • Material: Composition head, fabric body, metal bells • Size: Approx. 8 inches tall (seated) • Condition: Vintage wear consistent with age — light paint loss to hair, mild fading to fabric. Bells intact and still jingle! • Origin: Likely handmade or small-studio production (no maker mark visible) vintage doll • clown jester • composition doll • folk art toy • handmade 1940s • circus collectible • kitschy décor • antique toy