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Description
15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with heart-shaped
face,small blue glass sleep eyes,dark eyeliner,painted
lashes,short feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed
mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair
wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition:
generally excellent. Marks: 2033 BSW (in heart) 537.
Comments: Bahr and Proschild for Bruno Schmidt,circa
1912,the model is known by collectors as "Wendy". Value
Points: outstanding example of the most endearing
child,characterized by beautifully-shaped upturned
nose,shaped chin,small eyes and full generous
lips,original body,body finish,wig,wearing wonderful
antique costume,undergarments,bonnet,and fancy leather
shoes,and with original (frail) box and factory chemise.