$2,000
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Description
A wooden-framed box with decorative paper covers
and engraving on the lid, hinges open to reveal
all-bisque doll and well-fitted original
contents. The doll has bisque swivel head on kid-
edged bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes,
painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four tiny
teeth, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted
high black stockings and brown one-strap shoes.
CONDITION: Generally excellent. MARKS: 890 3.
COMMENTS: Simon and Halbig doll, for the French
market, circa 1890. VALUE POINTS: The doll wears
original muslin-lined ivory silk satin dress,
bonnet, muslin undergarments, and is arranged in
her presentation box lined with rose silk papers,
gilt edging and rose silk ribbons, along with
five additional dresses, undergarments, bonnets,
hankie, and various accessories.