$1,400
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Description
11" (28 cm.) Each has paper mache head with
sculpted blonde hair,painted facial
features,attached to wooden torso covered with
gesso-painting of the shoulder plate to appear as
though one with the head,pin and dowel jointing of
shoulders,elbows,hips and knees,metal hands and
painted blue boots. Condition: generally
excellent,original finish,one with paint wear on
shoulders and chek rubs. Comments: Mason and
Taylor,Springfield Vermont (dressed doll) and
Frank Martin,Springfield Vermont (undressed),circa
1880. Value Points: rare to find American
dolls,the Mason and Taylor example is in very fine
original condition with original costume.