#184

American Artist Doll by Dewees Cochran
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$1,700
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Description
18" (46 cm). Composition wood-pulp shoulderhead depicting an older child with rounded facial modeling and sculpted features, large green painted eyes, dark and red eyeliner, single stroke faint brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, brunette mohair wig, softly stuffed nylon stockinette body, green cotton frock with tan trim (the dress labeled "This is Model #10"). Condition: face excellent, the shoulderplate has been rebuilt. Marks: Dewees Cochran Doll c. 1935 (cloth tag on doll) (costume also tagged). Comments: one of the earliest models of Cochran dolls, the doll was discussed in her book, "As If They Might Speak", p. 19, c.1935. Value Points: very rare model of Cochran doll with most pleasing facial painting and sculpture, unusual green eyes.