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Description
7 1/2" (19 cm.) l. Pressed tinplate carriage with textured finish to simulate wicker has painted gold finish with green edging, and decoupage colorful flowers on each side, with two large spoked wheels at the back and a small centered wheel at the front, and with attached hood. A bisque head with blue glass eyes, painted features, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, and antique costume which covers the upper torso and jointed tin arms which are attached to the hidden mechanism below. When the carriage is pulled along, the doll waves its arms up and down as though delighted. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1875. Value Points: very rare toy has beautifully-preserved finish enhancing the charming action. Provenance: Stein am Rhein Museum.