Rare German Bisque Child,908,by Simon and Halbig in Beautiful Antique Costume

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16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with pale complexion,brown glass inset eyes,thick dark eyeliner,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,slightly-parted lips,two square-cut upper teeth,one square-cut lower tooth,pierced ears,brunette mohair wig,Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body,wearing antique night shift,tulle cap with lace edging,undergarments,shoes and socks,and carrying little lamb with lace ruffle,as though "counting sheep". Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 7 H 908. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1885. Value Points: very rare early model with beautiful pale bisque contrasting with the dark brown eyes,wonderful costume.