Fashion Doll by Simon and Halbig with Painted Cross and Hair Comb

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9" (23 cm). Bisque shoulder head with brown sculpted hair arranged in forehead curls, waved behind the ears and decorated with black ornamental comb at top of head, inset blue glass eyes with painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, painted black necklace with gold cross, muslin body with bisque lower limbs, painted grey boots with black trim, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, tiny flake on lower left eye rim. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1875. Value Points: rarity factors include ornamental comb, painted necklace, brown hair.