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16" (43 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, large blue glass enamel inset eyes, thick black eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, pink kid fashion body with shapely torso, mitten style hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 905. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1880. Value Points: rare early model of Simon and Halbig with swivel head, closed mouth, for the French market with original body, and elaborate nun's habit, coiffe, and various accessories.