Matilda breaks all the molds when it comes to 16″ dolls you may be familiar with. She is a historical doll complete with a backstory explained in the enclosed book. Everything about Matilda shouts quality, beauty and attention to detail. This is not a Barbie or even and American Girl Doll as evidenced by the clothing she wears and even the headpiece and locket. Construction is superb. Matilda has moving joints, which some others in this genre dont; she is able to sit in a chair and is generally more flexible. Matilda will enchant and delight an avid doll collector who might want dolls like this to complete a collection or to pass down through generations; with a price well north of $100 she is not for everyone.