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Description
24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome,blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker outer rims,thick dark eyeliner,painted lashes,feathered brows,rose blushed eye shadow,accented eye corners and nostrils,closed mouth with accented lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig,Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists,nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 125 14. Comments: Sonneberg,mystery maker,circa 1885. Value Points: rare large early doll with original body and body finish,expressive features enhanced by beautiful painting.