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Description
26" (66 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head with very plump face and shoulders, sculpted short black hair in curls waved behind the beautifully sculpted ears, painted large brown eyes, painted lashes and upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, lovely antique costume. Condition: very good, original finish, few typical rubs. Marks: Patent Head (stenciled onto back shoulder plate). Comments: circa 1860. Value Points: rare doll with superlative detail of sculpting.