#294

German Bisque Doll,949,by Simon and Halbig in Original Nun's Habit
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$750
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Description
13" (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-lined bisque shoulder plate,bright blue glass inset eyes,painted dark lashes,brush- stroked brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with center accent line,commercial pink muslin stitch-jointed body,bisque lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 3 949. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1885. Value Points: very beautiful swivel head,closed mouth doll,wearing her original brown woolen nun's habit with all appropriate accessories.