#125

German Paper Mache Peddler Lady with Basket of Notions
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$1,500
sold
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Description
11" (28 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head with black sculpted hair in long ringlet curls,painted complexion and facial features,blue eyes,closed mouth,kid body with wooden lower limbs,wearing antique peddler costume comprising red woolen cape,woolen skirt,blouse,undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,circa 1840. Value Points: the early sculpted hair lady is carrying a well- laden basket of wares,mostly sewing notions and accessories including beads,fabrics,and jewelry,along with various bone tools,wooden Grodnertal doll,pair of fireplace fans,and more. Presented on original stand under glass dome.