#202

German Porcelain Wigged Lady Doll with Fine Early Gown
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$550
sold
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Description
20" (51 cm.) Solid domed porcelain shoulder head with oval face and elongated throat,painted blue eyes,red and black upper eyeliner,single stroke brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with prim smile,light brown mohair wig,muslin stitch-jointed body with sewn-on leather boots and leather arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,circa 1870. Value Points: the wigged porcelain lady has original body and is wearing an early white muslin gown with cartridge pleating above and below the waist,and antique undergarments.