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Description
15" (38 cm.) Pale bisque socket head with plump facial modeling,brown glass inset eyes,painted
lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with accent line between
the pale lips,blushed cheeks,unpierced ears,blonde mohair wig,early composition and wooden
eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists,antique green wool costume with embroidered
lace collar,cuffs and hem,undergarments,bonnet,leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent.
Marks: B.E. (block letters). Comments: mystery maker,few examples of dolls with this marking
have been found,body and facial styling indicate early production,circa 1882. Value Points: the
rarity of the early German child doll is rivaled by its wonderful expression,fine quality of
bisque,original body and body finish,original costume