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Description
21" (53 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head with rounded facial shape, black sculpted hair in center part drawn behind the ears to form uniform finger curls, black glass "flirty" eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body, lovely antique homespun costume, undergarments. Condition: very good, some possible long-ago retouch. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: rare flirty eyes function well, most appealing expression.