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Description
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks,brown glass sleep eyes,painted curly
lashes,thick dark eyeliner,brush-stroked brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth
with downcast pouty lips,blonde mohair wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed early body
with straight wrists. Condition: 1 1/2" faint old hairline at back crown rim,otherwise excellent.
Marks: 13. Comments: Kestner,circa 1885. Value Points: beautifully costumed early closed
mouth doll with original body and body finish,fine luminous bisque,gorgeous antique wig,leather
shoes signed C.M.