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Description
13" (33 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulder head with light brown/sienna complexion depicting
an aged woman,deeply impressed age lines over all the face,tiny blue intaglio eyes with heavy
lids,strong nose,painted brown brows,closed mouth with downcast lips,prominently sculpted
strong cheekbones and jowls,white mohair wig,original brown muslin body,composition lower
arms,wearing antique kidskin and muslin costume with beads. Condition: generally excellent.
Marks: Heubach (square) 9487 Germany (head) Hand-stuffed Made in Germany (body).
Comments: Gebruder Heubach,circa 1910,the doll portrays Princess Angeline,(1811-1896)
the eldest daughter and last living descendant of the great Suquamish Chief Seattle; the sad
story of this remarkable woman has been the subject of books and extensive research. The
doll is a precisely accurate rendition of actual photographs taken during her final years. Value
Points: extraordinary sculpting enhanced by finest quality of bisque and painting on the rare
portrait model; few examples are known to exist.