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Description
17" (43 cm.) Thick wax shoulder plate over very thin form of papier-mache or cloth,depicting a
slender-faced lady with elongated throat,grey glass inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted curly
lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with center accent line,pierced
ears,blonde mohair wig,original muslin commercial body with wax forearms,original
undergarments. Condition: good,some dustiness to hair. Comments: Germany,circa 1870,the
popular Princess Alexandra inspired a certain "look" in fashion which was emulated in fashion
dolls of the era,this being an example; the dolls were known as "staatdamen" or high society
ladies. Value Points: refined presence,original wig,antique jewelry,modeled bosom,original
undergarments and silk heels.