#137

German Porcelain Lady Doll Known as
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18" (46 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head of adult lady with oval-shaped face and elongated throat,black sculpted hair waved softly away from her face into formed curls with a loosely woven braid discernable at her crown,painted blue downcast eyes,red and black upper eyeliner,single stroke brows,closed mouth,blushed cheeks,muslin stitch-jointed body,porcelain limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,circa 1870,the model is referred to as "Jenny Lind" for its resemblance to the noted "Swedish Nightingale" singer of the era. Value Points: very beautiful model,fine antique costume.