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Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head,intaglio narrow blue eyes with
tiny white eye dots,black upper eyeliner,impressed laughter
crinkles,short feathered brows,closed mouth in shy smile with
outlined lips and row of beaded teeth,blonde mohair fleecy
wig,original composition body with shoulder and hip
jointing,painted knee-high stockings and black ankle-strap
shoes,wearing original school dress,undergarments and cap.
Condition: generally excellent. Marks: B.P. 5 (incised) Geschutz
Germany S&C (green stamp). Comments: Bahr and Proschild for
Swaine,circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with most
endearing expression of cheerful yet shy child,wonderful detail
of sculpting,original rarer body.