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Description
13" (33 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulder head with light
brown/sienna complexion depicting an aged woman,deeply impressed
age lines over all the face,tiny blue intaglio eyes with heavy
lids,strong nose,painted brown brows,closed mouth with downcast
lips,prominently sculpted strong cheekbones and jowls,white mohair
wig,original brown muslin body,composition lower arms,wearing
kidskin beaded costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks:
Heubach (square) 9487 Germany (head) Hand-stuffed Made in Germany
(body). Comments: Gebruder Heubach,circa 1910,the doll portrays
Princess Angeline,(1811-1896) the eldest daughter and last living
descendant of the great Suquamish Chief Seattle; the sad story of
this remarkable woman has been the subject of books and extensive
research. The doll is a precisely accurate rendition of actual
photographs taken during her final years. Value Points:
extraordinary sculpting enhanced by finest quality of bisque and
painting on the rare portrait model; few examples are known to
exist.