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Description
7" (17 cm.) Having golden-brown complexion,the all-bisque doll has swivel head on kid-edged
bisque torso,black glass inset eyes,painted black brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed
mouth with very full lips,black fleecy hair,peg-jointed bisque arms and legs,bare feet. Condition:
generally excellent. Marks: 61.17. Comments: Gebruder Heubach,circa 1890,the firm was
founded in 1884 and registered six doll models in 1889,presumably including this model; the
other models were 68,71,72,75,76,and 77. The model appeared in two versions: with paper
mache body or this rarer all-bisque version. Value Points: rare all-bisque doll with highly-
characterized features,superb bisque,sculpting and painting,wearing factory-original costume
and gold bead jewelry and carrying little silver purse,basket,and all-bisque baby.