#111

Large German Porcelain Half Doll "Lady in Blue Ruffled Cape" Attributed to Dressel Kister
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Description
5 1/2" (14 cm.) Waist-up porcelain figure depicting a plump-faced woman clasping a purse which is half-hidden under her striped ruffled aqua and blue cape. She has long brown ringlet curls under a tan sunbonnet with pale pink bows and ribbons,with excellent definition of facial and hand sculpting. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1915,the figure was presented in a variety of cape colors and sizes and is attributed to Dressel Kister. Property of the Strong Museum.