#79

German Porcelain Doll with Glass Eyes
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$1,300
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Description
15" (38 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with rounded facial shape,black glass enamel inset eyes,painted all-around lashes,red eyeliner,single stroke brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with hint of smile,muslin stitch-jointed body. Her black sculpted hair is center-parted and forms into short curls at each side of forehead,above scalloped curls,and having rows of casual curls at the back of her head. Her antique costume comprises black woolen cape,embroidered pique skirt,antique undergarments including extra red flannel petticoat for warmth that matching red and white striped woolen stockings,and red leather slippers. Condition: generally excellent,few rubs on curls at forehead. Comments: Germany,circa 1865. Comments: Germany,circa 1880. Value Points: unusual coiffure on this rare glass-eyed model,original body and costume.