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Description
14" (36 cm.) Paper-Mache shoulder head with
oval-shaped face,elongated strong throat,modeled
bosom,sculpted black hair with thick braid forming
a coronet and looped around the back of her
head,held by modeled comb,and having cascading
ringlet curls in front of each ear. She has finely
painted facial features,aqua eyes,delicate upper
eyeliner and brows,slender nose with dainty upturn
at the tip,closed mouth,blushed cheeks. Her kid
body is very slender and has wooden lower arms and
legs,painted green shoes,wearing antique ivory
satin dress in the high-waisted,low-bodice style.
Condition: generally excellent. Comments:
Germany,circa 1815. Value Points: very rare model
with fine original finish and sturdy body. The
doll was acquired by Margaret Hartshorn in 1972
and bears a blue ribbon award from UFDC national
convention of 1974.