Antique 1930s Great Depression Folk Art Cloth Doll - Ballard Flour Sack Rag Doll For Sale

For sale is a remarkable piece of authentic American history: a one-of-a-kind, handmade primitive cloth doll dating back to the Great Depression era (circa 1930s).
This doll stands approximately 12.5 to 13 inches tall and features an incredibly expressive, hand-drawn face with detailed eyes, structured lips, and stylized brown hair complete with a small hand-drawn barrette. She wears a beautifully preserved brown and tan checkered houndstooth dress accented by a dark red collar and waist sash.
What makes this particular folk art piece truly special is a hidden historical "easter egg." A resourceful homemaker crafted this doll using an authentic, recycled cotton flour sack from the Ballard & Ballard Company of Louisville, Kentucky. The maker cleverly utilized the clean, patterned side of the sack for the exterior dress, while hiding the heavily branded advertising text on the back of the inner bloomers underneath the skirt.
Lifting the dress reveals the clearly legible, printed advertising slogan from the sack: "Self Rising... Flours In The... Whole World." You can also see the original hand-traced pencil lines on the bloomers fabric where the maker meticulously mapped out their pattern pieces to ensure absolutely nothing went to waste.
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition for its age. The fabric remains sturdy, the hand-drawn facial features are crisp and clear, and the internal stuffing holds its shape well. The historical text on the undergarment is highly legible. A fantastic cross-collectible piece perfect for collectors of primitive Americana, antique toys, or early 20th-century advertising textiles.