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Description
25" (64 cm.) Paper mache socket head with exaggerated sculpting of long pointed nose, large ears and wide beaming smile, painted complexion with clown features, painted brown side-glancing eyes, two rows of teeth, pronounced lips, all-wooden body with articulation at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles, over-sized feet with painted green shoes, antique cotton romper suit. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: circa 1890, maker unknown. Value Points: fine original condition with delightful painting of features, wooden articulated body, and original costume.