Early Grodnertal Wooden Doll with Fine Original Costume

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17" (43 cm.) All-wooden doll with one-piece head and torso having oval face and elongated throat,painted black hair with elaborately-painted curls onto her cheeks and shaded coloring at her forehead,remains of tuck comb at her crown,painted facial features,blue eyes,accented nostrils,closed mouth,dowel-jointing at shoulders,elbows,hips and knees,painted white stockings and red shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Grodnertal,circa 1840. Value Points: fine larger size with all-original painting,beautifully-blushed cheeks and wearing original early cotton gown with very full sleeves,undergarments,sunbonnet.