German Bisque Fashionable Lady with Rare Painted Boots

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14" (36 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulder plate,painted facial features,bright blue eyes,red and black upper eyeliner,single stroke brows,closed mouth with center accent line,ears pierced into head,brunette mohair wig with elaborate braids,muslin stitch-jointed body with bisque lower arms and legs,painted yellow ankle boots with fancy brown and black detailing and little heels. Condition: generally excellent,restoration to finger tips. Comments: Germany,circa 1880. Value Points: very beautiful original coiffure with braided coronet,fancily-painted boots,near mint original body,wearing brown silk costume,undergarments,woven bonnet,gilt metal purse.