#199

Five Bisque Miniature Theatre Dolls in Original Lavish Costumes
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$2,300
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Description
7" (18 cm.) Each has bisque swivel head, closed mouth, mohair wig, cloth armature body, four with glass inset eyes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: circa 1890, each doll costumed in the 17th century manner with lovely silks, beads, ornamental headdress, slippers, and various accessories, the dolls were uniquely costumed and presented for miniature theatrical exhibitions. Value Points: rare little group in superbly-constructed and preserved costuming.