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Description
16" (40 cm). Bisque socket head with slender
facial modeling, brown glass inset eyes,
painted lashes, feathered brows, accented
nostrils and eye corners, open mouth,
outlined lips, four tiny teeth, brunette mohair
wig, paper mache body form as candy
container with attached composition legs
having sculpted high heels and net stockings,
with bisque forearms. Condition: generally
excellent. Marks: Germany S&H 1158 2.
Comments: The French fascination with the
Edmund Rostand play "Chanticleer" inspired
objects such as this feathered-bird lady that
depicted various figures in the play. Circa
1900. Value Points: extremely rare candy
container doll with historical significant, in
superbly preserved original feather and silk
costume.