#175

German Bisque Glass-Eyed Doll with Sculpted Hair and Hair Bow
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21" (53 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with very plump cheeks, blonde sculpted hair with curly bangs and drawn back into short curls tied with a sculpted black hair bow, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 20-28. Comments: Germany, circa 1885. Value Points: rare coiffure and hair bow, glass eyes, wearing factory original folklore costume with unusual laced bodice.