#276

All-Original German Bisque Child, Costume, Model 309, Bahr and Proschild
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$450
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 309.6. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890. Value Points: exceptional original condition of the rare early doll, pristine and elaborate traditional costume of Netherlands including distinctive hair ornaments, beaded bodice, and decorative velvet band on skirt.