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Description
33" (84 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head,rounded
facial shape,deeply-sculpted short black curly
hair with tumbling curl onto the forehead,black
enamel inset eyes,short feathered brows,rounded
nose with accented nostrils,closed mouth with
shaded and accented lips,muslin stitch-jointed
body with leather arms,wearing early costume,green
kidskin shoes. Condition: very good,some fading
of complexion,some patching on arms. Marks: Ex. 1
From Woodford's Fancy Store 309 Washington
Street,Boston (body stamp). Comments: circa
1855,the doll was presented from the luxury Boston
store of Orin Woodford,1840-1855. Value Points:
luxury model as determined by grand
size,superbly-sculpted hair,enamel eyes,original
stamped body,original (somewhat frail) early costume.