#79

Grand-Size German Bisque Child,1079,by Simon and Halbig with Original Folklore Costume
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$2,800
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Description
31" (79 cm.) Bisque socket head,brown glass sleep eyes,painted curly lashes,dark eyeliner,brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,open mouth,shaded and accented lips,four porcelain teeth,dimpled chin and lip corners,pierced ears,brunette human hair,composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H 1079 dep Germany 13 1/2. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1900. Value Points: the doll is wearing her original very elaborate folklore costume with detailed embroidery and trim,and wonderful knee-high leather boots.