#255

Bisque Child,698, by Alt, Beck & Gottschalk
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$900
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Description

15" (38 cm). Bisque shoulder head turned to the right and nestled downward, plump facial modeling, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, kid gusset-jointed body with bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 698 #7. Comments: Alt, Beck, and Gottschalk, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful child with original mohair wig, sturdy body, maroon woolen costume, velvet bonnet, stockings, brown shoes.