$500
Sold
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Description
13" including coiffe. Wax over paper mache
shoulderhead, blue glass sleep eyes, painted
lashes, accented nostrils, open mouth with tiny
teeth, blonde mohair fleecy wig, cloth-covered
midriff bellows, paper mache lower torso, cloth
upper arms and legs, wooden lower arms and legs,
jointed wrists. Condition: generally excellent.
Comments: Germany, circa 1885 for the French
market. Value Points: the little doll wears
original costume of Normandy with striped woolen
dress, silk apron with pockets, black velvet
throat ties with gilt heart and cross, and
elaborate high lace coiffe.