#49

English Composition Portrait Doll of George Arliss by Dean's Rag
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Wood/composite head with deeply sculpted facial features,painted blue eyes,incised age wrinkles,strong nose and jaw,firmly-set lips of closed mouth,cloth body,carved wooden hands. Condition: generally excellent,costume a bit dusty. Marks: Dean"s Hygienic Dolls & Toys (paper label). Comments: circa 1920,Dean"s Rag,the doll portrays George Arliss in a film role as academic professor. Value Points: rare doll with original costume including cap,book,and monocle.