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Description
12" (30 cm.) Solid domed paper mache swivel head
of highly-characterized baby with paint black
curly tendrils above the ears,black enamel
eyes,feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed
mouth with smiling expression,paper mache shoulder
head,lower torso,hands and feet,wooden lower arms
and legs,twill-covered midriff and upper limbs.
The baby is deliberately loose-jointed to simulate
a young enfant,and is wearing antique baby gown
and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent,small
repair in midriff fabric,mama bellows in torso
working. Comments: Germany,circa 1855,the doll was
inspired by the Japanese infant Ichimatsu doll
shown at the London International Exposition in
1851. Value Points: rare and most endearing doll
with all original body and painting. $900/1300