#328

German Porcelain Lady Doll with Slit Dome for Wig
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$1,500
sold
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Description
24" (61 cm.) Solid-domed porcelain shoulder head with cut slit at the crown for insertion of wig,painted blue upper-glancing eyes,red and black upper eyeliner,circle accents at nostrils,closed mouth with center accent line,muslin stitch-jointed body with kid arms,nicely costumed in old cotton print gown,undergarments,boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1121 115 (ink lettered inside shoulder plate). Comments: Germany,circa 1875. Value Points: rare slit head construction for wig.