#388

Rare German Celluloid Doll by Schildkrot Commissioned for SFBJ
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Description
24" (61 cm.) Celluloid socket head, blue glass sleep and "flirty" eyes, incised eyeliner, feathered brows, open mouth with coral-shaded lips, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, auburn mohair bobbed wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: head excellent, body is original with original finish albeit some craquelure and missing mama crier. Marks: (turtlemark on head). Comments: SFBJ, 1930s, the head was commissioned by SFBJ and is on original SFBJ toddler body, a rare short-lived union at that time. Value Points: rare model with delightful expression, original wig and factory original costume.