#220

Child by Kestner with Closed Mouth and Superb Original Costume
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Description
21" (53 cm.) Bisque socket head,brown glass sleep eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,thick brush-stroked brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with center accent line,brunette mohair bobbed wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent,small eye rim flake,unique body for presentation of costume. Marks: X11. Comments: Kestner,circa 1890. Value Points: outstanding original folklore costume features black woolen jacket and vest with tiny brass buttons and colorful embroidery,cutwork vest,kidskin fitted pants,cap,black shoes,leggings.