#21

German All-Bisque Miniature Doll with Original Silk Dress
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Description
6" (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head with rounded facial shape,on kid-edged bisque torso,cobalt blue glass sleep eyes,painted lashes,lightly feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with center accent line,blonde mohair wig,peg-jointed bisque arms and legs,painted white stockings with black one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent,small flake at corner of right eye rim may be original. Comments: attributed to Simon and Halbig,circa 1890. Value Points: most appealing dear expression with artistically painted features,wearing original maroon silk dropped-waist dress with lace trim,original undergarments.