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Description
20" (51 cm). Poured wax shoulderhead with plumply modeled face and shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes in half-moon shape, dark eyeliner, lightly tinted brows and lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with slightly pouty expression, blonde hair delicately inserted into scalp, softly stuffed muslin torso and upper limbs, poured wax lower limbs. Condition: very good, original complexion with slight fading of lip and cheek color, left leg reglued. Marks: From C. Gooch Soho Bazaar/Chas. Marsh Sole manufacturer London, Dolls cleaned and repaired (body stamp). Comments: Charles Marsh, circa 1875. Value Points: beautiful expression on the rare-to- find labeled wax doll, fine antique costume.