#257

German Porcelain Doll with 1839 Dated Skirt Form
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$900
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Description
14" (35 cm). Porcelain shoulderhead with black sculpted hair in centerpart looped over the ears and drawn into coiled braids at the back of the head, painted dark blue eyes, red and black eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, firmly stuffed padded body form under velvet jacket and remains of silk skirt, leather arms. Condition: doll excellent, costume frail. Comments: the padded skirt form has label "1839" in tiny tacks on the front hem. Value Points: rare china head model with intriguing historical costume.