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Description
20" (51 cm.) Papier-mache shoulder head of lady with oval face and elongated strong
throat,modeled bosom,sculpted hair in unusual brown color with braided coronet decorated with
a sculpted gold-edged comb (having rare defined comb tines) and artistically-painted curling
ringlets at the sides of her face,painted blue up-casting eyes with defined eye lids,upper
eyeliner,brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with accented lips,muslin stitch-jointed
body,kidskin arms. Condition: generally excellent,some light craquelure on shoulders,hands
worn away (hidden under costume). Comments: Germany,circa 1810. Value Points: exceptional
doll whose beauty is enhanced by her rarity factors including brown hair,unique coiffure,ringlet
painting,modeled bosom,and wearing exquisite early high-waist gown with demi-train.