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Description
20" (51 cm.) Poured honey-toned wax shoulderhead with rounded facial shape, blue glass sleep eyes that operate from a wire lever in the torso, painted eyeliner and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, blonde human hair inserted into scalp, original softly-stuffed muslin body, poured wax lower limbs. Condition: very good/excellent, some wig sparseness. Marks: (Lucy Peck stamp on torso). Comments: Lucy Peck, London, circa 1890. Value Points: very beautiful gentle face, rarity factors include lever sleep eyes and maker's signature, original (frail) rose silk gown with black lace trim, undergarments, stockings, kidskin slippers, jewelry.