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Description
17" (43 cm). Bisque socket head, dark blue glass
sleep eyes that
operate from a lever at back of head, painted
lashes, thickly
brushstroked brows with fringing detail, rose
blushed eye
shadow, accented eye corners and nostrils,
slightly parted
outlined lips, two rows of tiny porcelain teeth,
pierced ears,
brunette mohair wig, French composition fully
jointed body.
Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner
Bte SGDG Paris
Fre B 11 (head) (original Steiner label on torso and
signed J.
Steiner eyes). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa
1885. Value Points:
most endearing boy with beautiful decoration of
eyes, wire lever
eye movements, original signed body, wonderful
teal blue silk
costume with elaborate metallic trim, antique
boots, carrying
brass bugle.