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Description
25" (64 cm.) Bisque shoulder head depicting adult lady, sculpted blonde hair waved away from her face, with feathering around the forehead, elaborately-arranged curls at her crown that are decorated with a band of black beads, fully-sculpted pierced ears, painted facial features, outlined blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, sculpted bodice with ruffled neck and black Iron Cross necklace with gilt edging, muslin stitch-jointed body with sewn-on stockings and shoes, bisque hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rare coiffure and fancy bodice with jewelry, original body, wearing blue silk antique gown and undergarments.