German Bisque lady with Brown Sculpted Hair and Fancy Bodice

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23" (58 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult woman with oval face,brown sculpted hair arranged in center part with scalloped waves at forehead,a cluster of rolled curls at the crown and cascading finger curls at the back shoulders,pierced ears,painted blue eyes,red and black upper eyeliner,accented nostrils,closed mouth with center accent line,modeled bodice with sculpted rose-striped ribbon at the collar and a dotted and gilt-edged blue neckline,muslin stitch-jointed body,leather arms,well costumed in antique gown,undergarments,shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9. Comments: Germany,circa 1880. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair,fancy coiffure,fancy collar and bodice.