Very Rare Early and Large Sculpted Woman in Original Silk Costume

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30" (76 cm.) Shoulder head of carved wood or wood pulp extends to form complete shoulders,painted complexion and features over gesso,brown enamel inset eyes with dark eyeliner,heavy eyelids,accented eye corners and nostrils,lightly feathered brows,closed mouth with sculpted definition of teeth,original blonde flax wig,padded muslin body,composition lower arms and legs with rope ties to muslin body,sculpted definition of toes and fingers,painted sandals. Condition: good/very good,facial finish original and excellent,hands restored,wear on feet. Comments: late 17th/early 18th century. Value Points: outstanding original silk costume with exquisite detail of crewel embroidery,matching cap,most captivating facial expression.