#95

Very Beautiful German Bisque Child, 939, by Simon and Halbig in Original Costume
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28" (71 cm.) Bisque socket head with high domed forehead and long-cheeked modeling, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eye-liner, dark painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, thick brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth with outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed early body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 16 H 939. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1895. Value Points: beautiful girl with choice bisque, rich eyes, original body, wearing gorgeous factory or store-original (tad frail) rose silk dress with tulle overlay. straw bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes.