#519

Pair, German All-Bisque Miniature "Black Stocking" Dolls, Model 890, in Original Costumes
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$475
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4" (10 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid torso, dark glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four tiny teeth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, knee-high black stockings and brown one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent, girl has torso chip near left leg. Mark: 890 2/0. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: near mint dolls with sought-after black stockings, each wearing factory-original knit costume in the folklore manner.