Grodnertal Wooden Doll with Yellow Tuck Comb

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11" (28 cm.) All-wooden doll with one-piece head and torso, rounded head and elongated throat, heart-shaped face, black painted hair with double-scalloped curls at each side of face, carved and painted yellow tuck comb, tiny painted facial features, pierced ears into head, dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1840. Value Points: fine original finish with beautiful painting.