#305

German Paper Mache Doll Portraying Elderly Lady in Original Costume
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$850
sold
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Description
12" (30 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head depicting elderly lady with sculpted wrinkles as well as laughter lines,prominent nose,blue painted eyes,painted lashes and brows,closed mouth with painted teeth,grey mohair wig,muslin body with paper mache limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,circa 1875. Value Points: fine original finish is perfectly preserved,the doll wearing her original costume including cap and wire spectacles.