#71

German Wax Doll in Original Elaborate Folklore Costume
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$900
sold
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Wax shoulder head with blue glass inset eyes,painted facial features,closed mouth with downcast lips,brunette mohair wig in long braid,muslin body with paper mache lower limbs,glued knit striped stockings,painted fancy black heeled ankle boots with red and white trim. Condition: good with some typical fading and craquelure on face. Comments: Germany,circa 1875. Value Points: all-original and unplayed with,having elaborate original folklore costume and cap,fancily-painted boots.