#208

German Black Complexioned Bisque Doll in Original Costume
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$200
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Description
6" (15 cm.) Bisque socket head with ebony black complexion, black glass inset eyes, black single-stroke brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, black mohair wig, black paper mache body with jointing at shoulders and hips, painted red stockings and black one-stroke shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa 1890. Value points: the little girl wears factory original costume, and carries original paper mache bonnet head baby.