#272

Two Petite German Bisque Dolls in Original Folklore Costumes
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$250
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Description
8" (20 cm.) Each has bisque shoulderhead,including girl with blonde sculpted hair,painted facial features,muslin body,porcelain hands,wearing original Swedish costume with beading detail on cap and bodice; and girl with brown glass eyes,closed mouth,brunette mohair wig,muslin body,bisque forearms,wearing original Swiss costume including black velvet and lace coiffe. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,circa 1885. Value Points: well-preserved miniature dolls,with beautiful detail of costume,one with long mohair braids in original coiffure.