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Description
14" (36 cm.) Carved wooden head the unusual
dowel-jointed neck that allows the head to nod
forward or upright,sculpted facial features,brown
painted tiny downcast eyes,closed mouth,blushed
cheeks and chin,closed mouth,white soft flannel
hair under original coiffe,armature padded body
with carved wooden lower legs and forearms.
Condition: good,original finish albeit some wear
on chin,throat,and nose. Comments:
Continental,early 19th century. Value Points: rare
construction detail of nodding head,original
painted finish,wearing original costume of wealthy
Flemish lady.