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Description
17" (42 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, closed mouth with downcast pouting lips, impressed creases at lip corners, double chin, brunette hand-tied human hair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume of blue wool, white cutwork pinafore, undergarments, socks, and leather shoes with silk rosettes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 115/A 42. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, their art character model was originally marketed as "Phillip" although it was presented as either boy or girl, circa 1912. Value Points: very fine modeling enhanced by touches of gleaming patina on the complexion, original body and body finish.