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Description
22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head with deeply-defined facial features and ebony black
complexion,dark brown glass sleep eyes,painted black lashes,slightly-modeled brush-stroked
brows,nicely-shaped nose with little rounded point,accented nostrils,open mouth with very full
shaded coral lips,six porcelain teeth,pierced ears,black curly mohair wig,black composition and
wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1358 Germany Simon & Halbig
S&H 9. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1910,the model was used for this portrayal of gentle-
faced black child only. Value Points: very rare model made notable for its flawless black bisque
complexion enhanced by deeply-modeled features,and beautiful painting especially of lips,with
fine antique costume and holding antique cloth doll.