German Bisque Lady Doll with Sculpted Brown Hair,Blue Hair Ribbon and Fancy Bodice

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18" (46 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with brown sculpted curly hair,gilt-edged royal-blue hair ribbon with bow at the crown,painted blue eyes,red and black upper eyeliner,brown single stroke brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with center accent line,sculpted bodice with Dresden ruffle and painted decorations in rose and magenta with white beading,muslin stitch-jointed body with leather arms,sewn-on red leather boots,antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair with deeply-sculpted curls including ringlet tumbling onto forehead,blue hair ribbon and fancy bodice.