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Description
13" (33 cm.) Solid domed head of paper mache or
wood pulp with painted complexion over
gesso,flat-cut neck socket that attaches to
protruding dowel in torso neck,blue glass inset
eyes,painted brows,accented nostrils,closed
mouth,defined double chin,composition
torso,all-wooden fully-articulated limbs with
loose-ball-joints at hips,knees,shoulders and
elbows,bare feet. Condition: generally excellent.
Comments: Sonneberg,circa 1870. Value Points: very
rare doll with original finish that is
wonderfully-preserved,fully-articulated body,and
wearing superb original costume with cutwork and
embroidery,matching bonnet.