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23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes in half-moon shape, painted curly lashes, short brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils of rounded-tip nose, closed mouth with very full shaded and outlined lips, double chin, brunette mohair ringlet curls, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1488 Simon & Halbig 12. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1912, from their 1400 character series. Value Points: finest quality of bisque with rosy complexion enhanced by gleaming patina, original body and body finish, antique red cotton school dress, striped woolen stockings, undergarments, leather shoes, and carrying German paper mache two-faced squeak toy.