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Description
16" (41 cm.) Paper-mache shoulder head of adult
lady with perfectly oval face,painted small blue
eyes with black upper eyeliner,multi-feathered
brows,refined shape of nose with upturned tip,tiny
closed mouth,blushed cheeks,and having slender kid
body with wooden arms and legs,painted green
shoes,wearing her original muslin and satin gown
with Alencon lace trim,matching pantalets. Her
sculpted black hair is arranged in a style that is
seemingly simple,drawn close to the forehead and
with graduated length demure ringlet curls,but
then gathered to the back of her head with narrow
four strand coiled braids fixed by a decorative
comb. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: an
unusual expression portrays a peaceful
serenity,and having rare coiffure,and original
costume.