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Description
23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, outlined lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: H made in Germany 12 241 (head) Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1914, the model is often referred to as "Hilda's older sister" for its resemblance to a more grown-up version of the Hilda toddler. Value Points: outstanding quality of bisque, soft matte complexion, and very fine painting of features, original wig, pate, body and body finish and wonderful antique costume including bonnet.