#19

Peter the Goatherd and Turk,Exclusive Model
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$1,600
sold
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18 1/2". Having pressed felt facial features whose pale blue eyes are enhanced by spiral threading, red and black upper eyeliner and side painted lashes, solemn expression on the pale lips of closed mouth, soft lambswool wig, jointing at shoulders and hips, bare feet with defined toes. He is wearing a green twill shirt with red tie, brown felt flannel lederhosen with suspenders and embroidery, green Tyrolean jacket with checkered cotton lining, grey hat with leather band, and carries a leather satchel with his lunch of bread and cheese. Included is his mohair Turk the goat with felt horns and hooves, leather collar, with original box. With original paper label "Peter the Goatherd #137/250 R. John Wright" and brass button "RJW". The doll is contained in its original custom box with illustration of the doll on its lid and has certificate of authenticity. The model was released in 2003 as an exclusive numbered edition of 250 dolls for Little Switzerland Dolls of Huntington, New York.