#271

German Bisque Child,949,by Simon and Halbig with Extended-Length Wig
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Description
28" (71 cm.) Bisque socket head with long-faced modeling,very full cheeks,brown glass sleep eyes,dark eyeliner,curly painted lashes,widely-arched brush-stroked brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,open mouth,outlined lips,four porcelain teeth,pierced ears,brunette mohair extended-length wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 16 949. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1890. Value Points: large example of the beautiful early doll,fine matte bisque,gorgeous wig,original body,beautiful multi-layered antique costume.