#280

Rare American Paper-Mache Doll by Ludwig Greiner
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$1,600
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Paper-mache shoulder head of young lad with sculpted short brown hair,very large painted blue eyes glancing to the right,painted eyeliner and brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth,muslin stitch-jointed body with leather arms,nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Greiner's Patent Doll Heads No. 3 Pat. March 30,'58,ext '72. Comments: Ludwig Greiner,Philadelphia,circa 1875. Value Points: very unusual expression and hairstyle with rare brown color,original Greiner label on the most appealing lad.