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Description
18" (46 cm). Bisque socket head with very
plumply modeled cheeks, blue glass sleep
eyes that operate from lever at back of head,
painted lashes, dark mauve eyeshadow,
brushstroked and feathered brows, accented
nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with
shaded and accented lips, two rows of tiny
teeth, pierced ears, antique hand-tied brunette
human hair wig over Steiner pate, French
composition and wooden fully jointed body
with pull-string mama crier. Condition:
generally excellent. Marks: J. Sie C 2 St.
(incised) Steiner Bte SGDG Bourgoin (red ink
script) Steiner 2 Bte SGDG (eyes). Comments:
Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: exceptionally
pretty model with beautifully sculpted mouth
and teeth, lever sleep eyes, original body with
original finish, antique blue velvet and silk
dress, lace and silk ruffled bonnet.