#273

All-Original American Paper Mache Doll by Greiner
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$2,200
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head,sculpted short blonde curly hair,painted facial features,dark blue outlined eyes,black upper eyeliner,arched brows,accented eye corners and nostrils,closed mouth with accented lips,muslin stitch-jointed body,leather arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Greiner's Patent Doll Heads No. 3 Pat. Mar 30,'58,Ext. ?72. Comments: Ludwig Greiner of Philadelphia,circa 1875. Value points: fine original finish is well-preserved,original body and original blue woolen dress with lace trim,undergarments,leather boots.