#73

American Wooden Character Doll, Model 309L, by Schoenhut
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Carved wooden socket head, intaglio-sculpted brown eyes with white eyedots, black upper eyeliner, feathered brows, rounded nose tip, closed mouth with two beaded teeth, original brunette mohair tacked-on wig, wooden spring-jointed body, holes in feet for posing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: L Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan, 1911, USA. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912, model 309L. Value Points: rare character with unusual design of mouth and teeth, fine original finish and long mohair wig.