
17" (43 cm). Bisque shoulder head with hand-pressed modeling, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with downcast center accent line, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid-over-wooden poupee body with shapely torso, dowel- jointing at shoulders, hips and knees, bisque arms to above the elbows, beautifully sculpted hands, wearing antique (bit frail) bronze silk gown with red velvet and bead trim, straw hat, undergarments, leather boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S. Comments: mystery maker, circa 1865. Value Points: exquisitely beautiful face with hand-pressed details and delicate blushing enhanced by rich cobalt eyes, rare body, beautiful antique gown.