Bisque Child, 949, by Simon and Halbig

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9 1/2" (24 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and multi- feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, two square-cut upper teeth, one square-cut lower tooth, pierced ears, brunette human hair, composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume comprising cotton pinafore with bretelle sleeves, blouse, undergarments, brown cotton stockings, brown kid shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 2 949. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare small size of the early model, square cut teeth, beautiful quality of bisque and eyes, original body and body finish.