$5,900
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Description
24" (64 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes that operate from wire lever at back of head, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, pierced ears, auburn curly wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body. The doll wears a fine antique bridegroom costume of black wool, jacket with long tails and silk lapels, boutonniere, (frail) silk twill vest, shirt, black tie, white shoes, and carries gloves and top hat. The doll is marked "Sie C 5" and red Bourgouin signature. Jules Steiner, circa 1885, the doll is in excellent condition with original head and body.