#392

Papier-Mache Peddler Lady with Dolls and Novelties
Live Auction

$500
sold
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Description
8" (20 cm.) Paper mache head with sculpted grey hair and painted facial features,brown eyes,grey sculpted brows,closed mouth,papier-mache hands and feet,wearing early multi-layered costume with bonnet,shawl,spectacles and with a basket of wares. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: mid-19th century. Value Points: wonderful wares including little dolls,carved bone accessories such as opera glasses,paper journal,silver miniatures and more. Presented on a velvet-covered wooden base under a glass dome.