#39

Petite German Paper-Mache Lady with Fancy Sculpted Comb
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$650
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Paper-mache shoulder head with painted blue eyes,red upper eyeliner,single stroke brows,pert closed mouth,slender kid body,wooden limbs with painted black shoes,wearing factory original tulle gown and undergarments. Her sculpted black hair is arranged with pronounced pouf curls at each side and a lattice-patterned comb that secures the woven braid at the crown. Condition: very good,original finish,shelf dusty costume. Comments: Germany,circa 1850. Value Points: appealing petite size with very ornate hair,original costume and complexion finish