$2,000
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Description
12" (30 cm.) All-wooden doll with heart-shaped face and elongated throat,one-piece head and
high-waisted shapely torso,dowel-jointing at shoulders,elbows,hips and knees,painted black hair
with softly-swirled curls around the forehead,painted blue eyes,tiny mouth. Condition: original
finish albeit extensive craquelure and tuck comb missing. Comments: Grodnertal,circa 1830.
Value Points: beautifully-shaped head and shapely torso,the doll has original peddler's costume
including gown,apron,cape and bonnet,and is holding a woven tray of tiny miniature novelties.
The doll is presented in a wooden framed early cabinet.