22" (56 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head of adult lady with oval shaped face, elongated throat and slightly modeled bosom, elaborately sculpted coiffure featuring 1 1/2" arranged poufs on either side of face, four tightly coiled rows of braids at the crown that loop over a sculpted comb and criss-cross at the back of the head, painted center-parted details at the forehead, painted facial features, large turquoise eyes, blushed cheeks, closed mouth, slender kid "milliner's model" style body, wooden arms and legs, painted pale brown shoes. Condition: generally excellent, original hair and facial finish well preserved, possible early retouch on shoulder plate. Comments: Germany, circa 1830 Value Points: superb early model in rare large size with extraordinary coiffure, regal face, outstanding early hand-woven gown with delicate floral design.