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Description
17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, blue glass inset eyes with darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, feathered bows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with well-accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden body with straight wrists, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent,. Marks: 10. Comments: Sonneberg, maker unknown, circa 1884, the model was designed to compete with the French bebes such as those of Jumeau. Value Points: especially pretty child with beautiful painting, original body and body finish.