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Description
25" (64 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, grey/blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, pierced ears, impressed dimples at lip corners, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1885, the doll was created to compete with the popular French bebe, and hopefully capture its market. Value Points: especially fine modeling with well-defined features, dramatic large eyes, beautifully-painted lips, fine antique costume including embroidered and lace dress, ruffled lace bonnet, undergarments, stockings, and shoes.