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Description
20" (51 cm.) Honey-toned wax over paper mache
shoulder head of adult lady with oval-shaped face
and elongated throat,with sculpted V-shaped paper
mache bodice,pale blue glass eyes,painted
lashes,closed mouth,brunette mohair wig in
original elaborate fashion with flowers and
ornamental comb,muslin lady body with waxed paper
mache lower arms and legs,painted fancy orange
boots with decorative buttons. Condition:
generally excellent. Comments: attributed to
Dressel,circa 1870. Value Points: rare model with
original coiffure,body,fancy boots,and wearing
original aqua cotton fashion gown with lace
trim,undergarments.