#263

All-Original German Wax Child with Wonderful Costume
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$1,200
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Description
15" (38 cm.) Honey-toned wax shoulderhead, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, firmly-stuffed muslin body, wax-over-composition lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: all-original, the doll wears her store-original woolen plaid dress with lace and silk trim, matching petticoat and pantalets, maroon knit stockings, black shoes with (illegible) maker's mark, woven bonnet.