A collection of eleven (11) African and African American cloth dolls including one Early African American folk art doll, thin black cotton muslin body with cotton hat, boots and clothing outlined in red stitching, with stitched face and red crocheted string in one hand and tin foil earrings. Probably Southern, late 19th to early 20th century along with other folk art rag dolls, golliwogs and pairs of dolls, most with hand made clothing and accessories, dating from the early to mid 20th century and measuring 10"-16". Provenance: private Nashville, TN collection. Condition: Overall good condition, some doll clothes having small holes or missing accessories.