#227

Diminutive English Carved Wooden Doll in Antique Gown
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$3,100
sold
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Description
9" (23 cm.) Egg-shaped carved wooden head with elongated neck and shapely torso,flat back,cloth arms,crudely-shaped wooden legs with dowel-jointing at hips and knees,with narrow enamel inset eyes,painted dots as lashes and brows,closed mouth,brunette human hair. Condition: original finish well-preserved except nose rub. Comments: England,late 18th century. Value Points: rare diminutive size with very expressive gentle features,wearing original muslin print gown and undergarments,lace cap with silk flowers and black velvet streamers.