#244

German Bisque Character, 211, by Kestner, in Original Layette
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14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, pale blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and accented lips, blonde fleeced wig over plaster pate, composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: made in Germany 211 JDK. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: the beautiful baby wears original muslin baby gown and teething ring, and is resting in very elaborate taufling with cutwork and embroidery.