Rare German Bisque Doll by Ernst Grossman with Original Costume and Signed Body

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11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, all-wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. 5. (head) E.G. (in circle on torso). Comments: Ernst Grossman, the first registered ball-jointed body in Germany, circa 1882, the facial model made to resemble the early bebe Jumeau. Value Points: rare model with maker's signature, is virtually unplayed with, has original wig, hair ribbon, chemise, socks, shoes, and factory knit dress and bonnet.