German All-Bisque Doll - Frozen Charlotte as Chimney Sweeper

One-piece all-bisque doll with sculpted black hair, painted facial features and feet.

Look at the well-detailed traditional occupational costume of the chimney sweep of tightly-woven black cord, along with various accessories including ladder, brush and bullet.

The legend related to King George II dates back to the 1700s. The King was riding his horse in a procession when a growling dog appeared before him, scaring the King’s horse. The King was aided by a chimney sweep, who calmed the horse and saved the King from falling. As a gesture of thanks, King George II henceforth declared chimney sweeps to be lucky. Believing that the sweep brought him luck and wanting to express gratitude, King William invited the sweep to his daughter’s wedding. Not only this, but King William also declared chimney sweeps to be lucky and therefore permitted the workers to wear top hats, usually reserved only for the distinguished. From then on the presence of a chimney sweep at a wedding has been a sign of good luck.

Excellent condition for the factory costume, excellent condition for the doll except for the two arms present but broken at the elbows. The arms are always in place so the break is not visible when you look at the doll.

3 1/2"(9 cm) tall.

Germany - Circa 1900.