German All-Bisque Doll,886,by Simon and Halbig with Blue Stockings

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9" (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso,brown glass sleep eyes,painted lashes,widely-brush-stroked brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,open mouth,four porcelain teeth,blonde mohair wig,peg-jointed bisque arms and legs,painted above-the-knee blue stockings,black two-strap shoes with little bows,antique costume,Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 886 S 5 H. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1890. Value Points: large size all- bisque,blue stockings,makerÕs signature,fine quality of bisque.