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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading,painted dark curly
lashes,feathered brows,accented eye corners and nostrils,open mouth with upturned lip corners
as though smiling,row of porcelain teeth,impressed dimples in cheeks and chin,blonde mohair
wig,rare body comprising composition shoulder head on muslin-covered carton torso with
wood-framed swivel waist,composition and wooden fully-jointed arms with straight wrists,and
lower legs,fine antique whitewear costume and undergarments,shoes,bonnet. Condition:
generally excellent. Marks: 1019 SH 6 dep. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1890. Value
Points: rare model with beautiful smile and fine quality of bisque and painting,original rare body
with unusual system that causes the head to turn from side to side when the waist is swiveled.