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Description
9" (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass spiral-threaded eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 3 905. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful and rare little closed mouth doll with sweet expression, large eyes and wonderful folklore costume.