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20" (51 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead of adult lady with oval face, elongated throat, cobalt blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, ears pierced into head, brunette mohair braided wig, painted black ribbon at the throat with gilt edged coral stone, and sculpted ruffled chemise top with blue ribbons and bows, old muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower limbs, painted white stockings with unusual five-strap blue ankle boots, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include glass eyes, wig, sculpted jewelry, sculpted bodice and unusual blue ankle boots.