$2,500
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Description
18" (46 cm.) All felt doll with swivel head,center-seamed
face,black bead eyes,mask-shaped face with tinted facial
features,brunette mohair wig,tall slender body,jointed arms and
legs,sewn on brown felt gloves,leather shoes,wearing original
white wool felt tennis ensemble. Condition: fair,elements of
costume are missing including hat. Marks: Steiff (button in ear).
Comments: Steiff,circa 1913,"Bette",the "tennis lady",first model
introduced with "combable" hair,tennis racquets were available
separately. Value Points: rare early Steiff model with firm
body,is well-preserved,has original well-cobbled shoes.