American Paper Mache Doll by Ludwig Greiner, and Early Stenciled Wooden Doll Chair

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21" (53 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head, black sculpted hair with ringlet curls behind the ears, painted shaded blue eyes, black upper eyeliner with painted upper lashes, single stroke brows, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, antique costume, undergarments, leather boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Ludwig Greiner, circa 1865. Value Points: fine original finish, the doll has original body, antique costume, and is seated on a wooden doll chair with rush seat and stenciled floral design.