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Description
24" (61 cm). Delicately rose-tinted poured wax shoulder head turned to the right, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, inset lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with downcast lips in pouty expression, delicately tendrils of soft mohair inserted into wax scalp, softly stuffed muslin body with poured wax arms and legs, wax bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: English, circa 1880. Value Points: especially beautiful early wax doll with portrait like features, gentle expression, original body, original costume comprising mauve taffeta fringed dress, undergarments, straw bonnet, shoes, stockings.